Church of the Ascension, Hall Green facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of the Ascension |
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| 52°26′02″N 1°50′23″W / 52.4340°N 1.8398°W | |
| Location | School Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Architect(s) | Sir William Wilson |
| Style | Queen Anne Style |
| Completed | 1704 |
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| Parish | Hall Green |
| Diocese | Birmingham |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Church of the Ascension is a special church in the Hall Green area of Birmingham, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church was once known as the Job Marston Chapel or Hall Green Chapel. It has a long and interesting history, stretching back over 300 years.
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History of the Church
Building the Church
The Church of the Ascension was finished in the year 1704. Many people believe that Sir William Wilson, a well-known architect, designed it. The church was named after Job Marston. He lived at Hall Green Hall and gave £1,000 to help build the church. This was a very large amount of money at that time! The church was officially opened for worship on May 25, 1704.
Church Design and Style
The original church building and later additions are in the Queen Anne style. This style was popular in the early 1700s. The outside of the church is made of red brick. It has stone decorations above the windows and a stone railing supported by Doric columns. The window frames are also made of shaped stone.
The tower at the west end of the church has an eight-sided brick top. It also has a copper dome, which is called a cupola. Inside, the main part of the church, called the nave, has a curved plaster ceiling. The chancel (the area around the altar) and the transepts (the parts that stick out like arms) were added later. These were built between 1860 and 1866. This church is the oldest classical-style church still standing in Birmingham. On each side of the nave, there are three windows with rounded tops. The roof of the church is covered with slate tiles.
Becoming a Parish Church
Before 1905, the city of Birmingham was split between two very old church areas. In 1905, the Diocese of Birmingham was created. A diocese is a large area managed by a bishop. This new diocese was divided into two smaller areas called archdeaconries.
In March 1907, the Job Marston Chapel became known as the parish church of Hall Green. A parish church serves a specific local community. In 1933, the responsibility for the church was given from its original trustees to the Bishop of Birmingham. On April 25, 1952, the church was given a special status. It was named a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a very important historical building that needs to be protected.
See also
- Listed buildings in Birmingham
