St Agnes' Church, Cotteridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Agnes’ Church, Cotteridge |
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| 52°24′58.1″N 1°55′44.5″W / 52.416139°N 1.929028°W | |
| Location | Cotteridge |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Agnes |
| Consecrated | 1903 |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Cossins, Peacock and Bewlay |
| Groundbreaking | 1902 |
| Completed | 1903 |
| Closed | 24 February 1985 |
| Demolished | January 1986 |
St Agnes’ Church was a special Church of England parish church. It was located in Cotteridge, a part of Birmingham, England.
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History of St Agnes' Church
St Agnes' Church started small in Cotteridge. In 1898, it was first used as a church room. It was like a branch of St Nicolas' Church, Kings Norton.
Building the Church
Work on a new church building began in 1902. The church was designed by architects named Cossins, Peacock, and Bewlay. In 1903, the new church was officially opened and ready for use.
Becoming a Parish Church
In 1916, St Agnes' Church became its own parish. This meant it had its own area and its own vicar. This area was created from parts of St Nicolas' Church, Kings Norton's parish. Later, in 1937, some land from Cotteridge was given to the parish of Holy Cross in Billesley.
The Church Today
Eventually, St Agnes Parish Church and another church, the United Reformed Church, were taken down. This happened to make space for a new supermarket and homes for older people. These two churches then joined with the Methodist church. The Methodist church building was made bigger and is still standing today. It is now known as The Cotteridge Church.
The Church Organ
St Agnes' Church had a special organ. It was built in 1903 by a company called Norman and Beard. You can find details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
