Memorial stone from St Helen's Church, Eston
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Description
The plaque which was placed on the internal tower wall as one entered the Church, this was presumably painted on wood and disappeared in the fire. It restates Canon Stevenson's belief that the Church was founded on a Roman garrison chapel site. although there is today no known evidence to sugest this. Thomas Finley would have no doubt been appalled by what happened to his church but hopefully would be pleased to see that it is returning to a state of care. St. Helens, the old Parish church of Eston, dates back to around 1100. Back In 1998, the church had been disused for around 15 years and repeatedly burned out, partially demolished by local vandals - even the vestry had been stolen in its entirety for its stone. Despite being a Grade II listed building, permission had been granted by English Heritage and local authorities for its demolition. Fortunately Beamish stepped in at the last moment to rescue the church for preservation. We carefully deconstructed it stone by stone for rebuild on the Museum site and work has recently begun on the reconstruction of the Church next to Pockerley Old Hall. For more information on the history of the church, visit http://collections.beamish.org.uk/pages/estonchurch" >our website. -
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