Denomination Church of England Parish Shenley Green Archdeaconry Birmingham Dedication Saint David | Churchmanship Broad Church Deanery King's Norton Province Province of Canterbury | |
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Website www.stdavidsshenleygreen.com Diocese Anglican Diocese of Birmingham Similar St Andrew's Church, St Benedict's Church - B, St Mark's Church - Washwoo, St Edward's Church - S, St Silas' Church - Lozells | ||
St. David's Church, Shenley Green is a parish church in the Church of England.
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History
Until 1970 services were held in the church hall which was opened in 1962. The church was built between 1969 and 1970. It was consecrated on 9 May 1970 by the Bishop of Birmingham Lawrence Brown.
It was designed by the architects of the Bournville Village Trust under the direction of Selby Clewer.
Part of the parish was taken from that of St. Gabriel's Church, Weoley Castle.
Features
The church is dominated by its large lantern tower which not only illuminates the interior but also acts as a local landmark. The distinctive green copper roof was replaced with stainless steel in 2011-2012 after a number of thefts of copper sheeting.
The consecration stone, and dedication stones were brought from St. David's Cathedral by the local scout troup in a handcart.
Organ
The church contains a pipe organ dating from 1970 by Bowen of Northampton. It was enlarged in 1999 by Trevor Tipple of Worcester. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.