20 locally listed buildings in Erdington, Birmingham, including a funeral directors & pubs
Here are 20 locally listed buildings and features in Erdington in north Birmingham
Erdington, located in the north of the city of Birmingham, is one of the biggest districts. Birmingham City Council data states that it has a population of 18,603 making it the 29th most populous ward in the city.
Once known as an industrial hub thanks to various factories, including Dunlop Rubber, there are several buildings from modern history that are of importance in the district.
While many of the buildings are listed by the Secretary of State in the National Heritage List for England (NHLE) - which is the official register of all protected historic buildings and sites in England.
The ones of local importance have been listed by the Birmingham Conservation and Heritage Panel (BCHP). Previously, we looked at the top 14 areas in Birmingham with most locally listed buildings,Birmingham city centre and Sutton Coldfield’s locally listed buildings. Here are 20 locally listed buildings and features in Erdington:
1. Pype Hayes United Reformed Church
Located on Chester Rd, Erdington, the URC is a family of Christians who meet in local churches across England, Scotland and Wales, and are part of the worldwide family of Reformed Churches, a group of more than 70 million Christians. (Photo - Google Maps)
2. 173 High Street
173-177 High Street in Erdington was known as the Church House. (Photo - Google Maps)
3. 181 High Street
181-183 High Street is known for A. Hazel & Sons. These funeral directors have been in business since the 19th century. (Photo - Google Maps)
4. Kestrel Close
2, Kestrel Close (formerly 168 Jerry’s Lane) Erdington is a locally listed building. (Photo - Google Maps)