Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of the Ascension, Hall Green
In or near Birmingham.
Church of the Ascension, Hall Green — church in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hall Green · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of the Ascension in Hall Green, the nearest railway station is Hall Green, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode is B28 8JD. Entry to the church is free.
About
Church of the Ascension, Hall Green is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1704. Designed by William Wilson. Built in the Queen Anne style style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after Feast of the Ascension. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4340°, -1.8398°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of the Ascension (previously known as the Job Marston Chapel and Hall Green Chapel) is a Church of England parish church in the Hall Green area of Birmingham, England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Blythe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of the Ascension (previously known as the Job Marston Chapel and Hall Green Chapel) is a Church of England parish church in the Hall Green area of Birmingham, England.
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Background
History
Completed in 1704, it is believed to have been designed by Sir William Wilson and was named after Job Marston, a resident at Hall Green Hall, who donated £1,000 towards the construction of the building near the hall. It was consecrated on 25 May 1704. The original building and additions are in the Queen Anne style. The exterior of the building consists of red brick and a stone entablature and balustrade supported by Doric pilasters and the window architraves are of moulded stone. The tower at the west end of the nave has an octagonal brick upper storey with a copper cupola. Inside, the nave is covered in a coved plaster ceiling. The chancel and transepts were constructed between 1860 and…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4340, -1.8398
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B28 8JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
- Established
- 1704
- Nearest railway station
- Hall Green — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117794 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of the Ascension, Hall Green (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of the Ascension Hall Green.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of the Ascension, Hall Green?
- Church of the Ascension, Hall Green is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B28 8JD), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Church of the Ascension, Hall Green?
- Church of the Ascension, Hall Green — church in Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of the Ascension, Hall Green?
- The nearest railway station is Hall Green, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B28 8JD.
- When was Church of the Ascension, Hall Green built?
- Built or established in 1704. Designed by William Wilson.
- Is Church of the Ascension, Hall Green a listed building?
- Church of the Ascension, Hall Green is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Church of the Ascension, Hall Green a protected site?
- Yes — Church of the Ascension, Hall Green is part of the River Blythe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Church of the Ascension, Hall Green free to visit?
- Yes, Church of the Ascension, Hall Green is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of the Ascension, Hall Green?
- The nearest railway station is Hall Green, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B28 8JD.