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 historic Church of England church located in Hall Green, Birmingham, England. It was once known by other names like the Job Marston Chapel and Hall Green Chapel. This beautiful building has a long history and unique architectural style.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
Building the Church
The Church of the Ascension was finished in 1704. Many people believe it was designed by a famous architect named Sir William Wilson. The church was named after Job Marston, a local resident from Hall Green Hall. He generously gave £1,000 to help build the church near his home. The church was officially opened and blessed on May 25, 1704.
Architectural Style and Features
The original church building and later additions are built in the Queen Anne style. This style was popular during the time of Queen Anne. The outside of the church is made of red brick. It also has stone decorations and a fancy railing supported by Doric columns. The window frames are made of shaped stone.
The tower at the west end of the church has an eight-sided brick top part. It is topped with a copper cupola, which is a small dome-shaped roof. Inside, the main part of the church, called the nave, has a curved plaster ceiling. The chancel (the area around the altar) and transepts (the parts that stick out on the sides) were added later, between 1860 and 1866.
This church is special because it 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 is covered with slate tiles.
Changes Over Time
Before 1905, the city of Birmingham was part of two different church areas. In 1905, the Diocese of Birmingham was created. This new church area was divided into two main parts. In March 1907, the Church of the Ascension became known as the official parish church for Hall Green in this new diocese.
Later, in 1933, the responsibility for the church was given 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 historic building that needs to be protected.
See also
- Listed buildings in Birmingham
