Historic churches · West Midlands
St Augustine's Church
In or near Birmingham.
St Augustine's Church — anglican church in Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Five Ways · 2.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Augustine's Church is located in Birmingham, postcode B16 9JG. The nearest railway station is Five Ways, which is 2.2 km away. Admission is free.
About
St Augustine's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Church of England. Wikidata describes it as: "anglican church in Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4734°, -1.9459°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Augustine of Hippo in Lyttelton Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, is a parish church in the Church of England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Augustine's Church is a Victorian landmark located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, serving as a parish church within the Church of England. It offers a welcoming environment for worship and community activities, including choral performances and study groups.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Augustine of Hippo in Lyttelton Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, is a parish church in the Church of England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
By 1851, houses had been built spasmodically along the Hagley Road as far as Rotton Park Road. Portland & York Roads were cut during this decade. As Edgbaston's population grew, the Church of England responded by building new churches and St. George's Church, Edgbaston, was consecrated in 1838 and St James's in 1852. In 1864, Joseph Gillott, the wealthy pen manufacturer, who was then resident in Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, discussed with J. A. Chatwin the location for a new church. Following an open competition, the design by J. A. Chatwin was chosen. Chatwin had suggested "forming an island site a short distance from the Hagley Road which should be approached by a straight road from that…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4734, -1.9459
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B16 9JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Edgbaston
- Phone
- 0121 454 8839
- Nearest railway station
- Five Ways — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.staugustines-edgbaston.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592534 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Augustine's Church, Edgbaston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Augustines Edgbaston 1 (4621196425).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Augustine's Church?
- St Augustine's Church is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B16 9JG), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is St Augustine's Church?
- St Augustine's Church — anglican church in Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Augustine's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Five Ways, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B16 9JG.
- Is St Augustine's Church a listed building?
- St Augustine's Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Augustine's Church free to visit?
- Yes, St Augustine's Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Augustine's Church?
- The nearest railway station is Five Ways, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B16 9JG.