Historic churches · West Midlands
Erdington Abbey
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Erdington Abbey — church in Erdington, Birmingham, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Erdington · 0.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Erdington Abbey is located in Birmingham, with the postcode B23 6QL. The nearest railway station is Erdington, which is 0.2 km away. Entry to the Abbey is free.
About
Erdington Abbey is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1850. Designed by Augustus Pugin. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Catholicism. Address: B23 6QL. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Erdington, Birmingham, UK". Coordinates: 52.5285°, -1.8362°.
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Heritage listing
Erdington Abbey Church (grid reference SP112922) on Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, England, is the more usual name of the grade II listed church of Saints Thomas and Edmund of Canterbury. It is the church of a Roman Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Birmingham served by the Redemptorists. The abbey itself was the adjacent building, now Highclare School.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Erdington Abbey is a parish community that serves the local population in Birmingham. It offers various religious services, including Mass, Holy Hour, and Adoration, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds to participate in its spiritual activities.
From the Wikipedia article
Erdington Abbey Church (grid reference SP112922) on Sutton Road, Erdington, Birmingham, England, is the more usual name of the grade II listed church of Saints Thomas and Edmund of Canterbury. It is the church of a Roman Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Birmingham served by the Redemptorists. The abbey itself was the adjacent building, now Highclare School.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5285, -1.8362
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B23 6QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Erdington
- Phone
- 0121 373 0143
- Established
- 1850
- Nearest railway station
- Erdington — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.erdingtonabbey.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5385292 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Erdington Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Erdington Abbey - 2011-01-29.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Erdington Abbey?
- Erdington Abbey is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B23 6QL), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Erdington Abbey?
- Erdington Abbey — church in Erdington, Birmingham, UK.
- How do I get to Erdington Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Erdington, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B23 6QL.
- When was Erdington Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1850. Designed by Augustus Pugin.
- Is Erdington Abbey a listed building?
- Erdington Abbey is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Erdington Abbey free to visit?
- Yes, Erdington Abbey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Erdington Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Erdington, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B23 6QL.