| SS Peter & Paul, Aston | |
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| 52°30′25″N 1°52′47″W / 52.5070°N 1.8797°WCoordinates: 52°30′25″N 1°52′47″W / 52.5070°N 1.8797°W | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.astonnechellscofe.org.uk |
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| Dedication | St Peter & St Paul |
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| Parish | Aston |
| Diocese | Birmingham |
| Province | Canterbury |
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| Rector | Revd Andy Jolley |
The Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul (grid reference SP082899) in Witton Lane, Aston, Birmingham, England is a parish church in the Church of England.
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Background
It is the only church within the City of Birmingham mentioned in Domesday Book. Lying next to Aston Hall, it is prominently visible from the A38(M) Aston Expressway.
History
There is a little 14th century stonework remaining. The steeple dates from the 15th century, partially rebuilt 1776–77 by John Cheshire. Otherwise the church dates from a design (1879–90) by J. A. Chatwin. It contains many old monuments including an alabaster knight of circa 1360 and a sandstone lady of circa 1490.
It is Grade II* listed.[1][2]
Organ
The church had a 3 manual pipe organ built by Banfield in 1901.
List of organists
- Thomas F Thomason ca. 1912[3]
References
- ^ Pevsner Architectural Guides - Birmingham, Andy Foster, 2005, ISBN 0-300-10731-5
- ^ Images of England — details from listed building database (217814) - Grade II*...In the 1950's and 60's the 37th Boys Brigade from Lichfield Road would have a weekly Parade on Sunday mornings.
- ^ Dictionary of Organs and Organists. First Edition. 1912
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