Historic churches · West Midlands
St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook
In or near Birmingham.
St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook — Grade I listed church in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Small Heath · 1.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Agatha's Church is located in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, with the postcode B11 1QT. The nearest railway station is Small Heath, which is 1 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1899. Designed by William Bidlake. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4609°, -1.8738°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Agatha is a parish church in the Church of England in Sparkbrook in Birmingham, England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Agatha's Church in Sparkbrook is a historic church known for its vibrant community and significant Catholic tradition. It features a stunning architectural design and is notable for housing a relic of Saint Agatha, making it a unique place of worship and reflection.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Agatha is a parish church in the Church of England in Sparkbrook in Birmingham, England.
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Background
History
It was designed by W. H. Bidlake and is now a Grade I listed building. Made of brick and decorated with stone, building started in October 1899. It was funded by the sale of the site of Christ Church, New Street which was demolished the same year to make way for shops and offices - Christchurch Buildings. That site later became Victoria Square after Christchurch Buildings were demolished in 1970. St Agatha was consecrated in 1901 by the Bishop of Worcester (Charles Gore) as Birmingham was in the diocese of Worcester until 1905 at which time Gore was made the first Bishop of Birmingham. A parish was assigned to the church in 1902 from Christ Church, Sparkbrook, and St Paul's Church, Balsall…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4609, -1.8738
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B11 1QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
- Established
- 1899
- Nearest railway station
- Small Heath — 1 km
- Official site
- www.saintagathas.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592223 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Agatha, Sparkbrook.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook?
- St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B11 1QT), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook?
- St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook — Grade I listed church in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook?
- The nearest railway station is Small Heath, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode B11 1QT.
- When was St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook built?
- Built or established in 1899. Designed by William Bidlake.
- Is St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook a listed building?
- St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook free to visit?
- Yes, St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Agatha's Church, Sparkbrook?
- The nearest railway station is Small Heath, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B11 1QT.