St Helen's church, Saxby :: Shared Description
Grade I listed
The church was built for the Earls of Scarbrough in 1775, probably by Lancelot "Capability" Brown.
It was restored in 1869.
It is in the form of a small classical temple with a nave and apse. There is a western bellcote and portico with Tuscan columns.
The church is built in redbrick and ashlar with a lead roof.
Inside there are 18th century pews, a pulpit and reader's desk, and several wall plaques to the Earls of Scarbrough.
The church was built for the Earls of Scarbrough in 1775, probably by Lancelot "Capability" Brown.
It was restored in 1869.
It is in the form of a small classical temple with a nave and apse. There is a western bellcote and portico with Tuscan columns.
The church is built in redbrick and ashlar with a lead roof.
Inside there are 18th century pews, a pulpit and reader's desk, and several wall plaques to the Earls of Scarbrough.
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Created: Mon, 22 May 2017, Updated: Mon, 22 May 2017
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