Friday 14 July 2023

Churches (188) : St Edburgha, Yardley

The parish church of St Edburgha in Yardley, Birmingham dates from the 13th century with parts of the chancel wall still dating from then. The nave, north aisle and  the Becket chapel date from the 14th century. The west tower and it's spire dates from 1461 and is visible on the horizon as far away as Erdington. The church was restored in the 19th century including a rebuilding of the spire. Part of the church roof over the nave was replaced in 1926.

The church is built from sandstone.