Parish Church of St Helen, Grade II* listed church building in Darley Dale, England.
The Parish Church of St Helen features medieval Gothic architecture with pointed arches, stone construction, buttresses, and a tall spire that serves as a prominent landmark in the Derbyshire Dales landscape.
Dating from the 12th century, this church contains monuments to Sir John de Darley from over 600 years ago and houses a fragment of an ancient cross shaft discovered during 1854 restoration work.
The church incorporates Celtic carvings including Sheela-na-Gig fertility figures, demonstrating the blend of pre-Christian and Christian influences that shaped local religious traditions over many centuries.
Located in Darley Dale village, the church remains active for regular worship services and community events, with guided tours available from knowledgeable volunteers throughout the year.
The churchyard contains a 2,000-year-old yew tree and features a narrow east wall window historically known as the 'lepers' window' that allowed infected individuals to participate in services remotely.
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