Where is The Church of The Ascension?

The Church of The Ascension is at 93b School Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8JQ

 

In brief

The Parish Church of Hall Green was built around 1703 or 1704, possibly by Sir William Wilson. It was formerly called the Church of the Holy Trinity under Hall Green. And before that the Job Marston Chapel and Hall Green Chapel. It was built in the Queen Anne style of red brick and stone.

Snow at The Church of The Ascension Hall Green (February 2012). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Church of The Ascension - history

A church was built in Hall Green from 1703 to 1704, originally called the Job Marston Chapel (later Hall Green Chapel), after Job Marston who lived at Hall Green Hall.

The Church of The Ascension Hall Green (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

It was thought to have been designed by Sir William Wilson.

The Church of The Ascension Hall Green (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The original building and additions are in the Queen Anne style, built of red brick and stone with Doric pilasters.

The Church of The Ascension Hall Green (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The tower at the west end has an octagonal brick upper storey with a copper cupola.

The Church of The Ascension Hall Green (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Inside the nave is covered in a coved plaster ceiling.

The Church of The Ascension Hall Green (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Between 1860 and 1866 the chancel and transepts were built.

The Church of The Ascension Hall Green (December 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

It is the earliest classical church building to survive in Birmingham.

Snow at The Church of The Ascension Hall Green (February 2012). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Before the Diocese of Birmingham was founded in 1905, the City of Birmingham was on the boundaries of two ancient sees. The Diocese was divided into the two archdeaconries of Birmingham and Aston.

Snow at The Church of The Ascension Hall Green (February 2012). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

In 1907 the chapel became known as the parish church of Hall Green in the new Diocese of Birmingham.

The Church of The Ascension Hall Green (January 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The patronage was transferred from the Trustees to the Bishop of Birmingham in 1933.

The Church of The Ascension Hall Green (January 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The church was given Grade II* listing status in 1952.

The Church of The Ascension Hall Green (January 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Contact details

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