St Helen's Church, Cornhill-on-Tweed

Cornhill church is dedicated to St Helen, the mother of Constantine the Great, the first Christian Emperor. It was first established as a chapel of ease to Norham in c.1082 at the time that Norham became the property of Durham Cathedral.

In 1750 the church was in such a poor state that it had to be rebuilt. The work was completed in 1752.

In 1840 further restoration work was carried out, when the church was enlarged and the campanile bell tower was added.  In 1856 a harmonium was installed and a choir was formed. In 1866 the chancel was built in the early geometrical style, and in 1869 the Countess of Home presented a new font.

A lectern was given in 1870, and in 1874 the harmonium was removed and replaced by an organ - this time a gift from the Earl of Home. Finally, the clock tower was erected in 1900. 

One unusual external feature is the steps set  into the front wall. These were provided to allow ladies to mount their horses for the journey home.