St Giles’ Church, Sheldon is a
Grade II* listed parish church
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in the
Church of England
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in
Birmingham
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.
History
The church dates from 1291, but the current building is mostly 14th century. It was restored in 1867 by Slater and Carpenter.
From 1690 the rector was
Thomas Bray
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who later helped to establish the
Church of England
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in
Maryland
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.
Organ
The two manual 14-stop pipe organ was installed by Thomas Hewins. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
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Listed buildings in Birmingham
There are 1,946 listed buildings in Birmingham, England. This list by district includes those of Grade I and Grade II* importance, plus a selection of those of Grade II importance that are otherwise noteworthy. It also includes the Scheduled Anci ...
Other Medieval churches in Birmingham
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St Nicolas' Church, Kings Norton
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St Laurence's Church, Northfield
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St Edburgha's Church, Yardley
References
Church of England church buildings in Birmingham, West Midlands
Grade II* listed buildings in Birmingham
Grade II* listed churches in the West Midlands (county)
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