Church of St Andrew, Anglican parish church in Netherton, United Kingdom
The Church of St Andrew is an Anglican parish church in Netherton with a distinctive west tower featuring bell openings and pointed arch windows. The structure is faced with Gornal stone ashlar and stands prominently at the highest point of Netherton Hill.
The church was built between 1827 and 1830 under architect Thomas Lee's design as a Commissioners' Church with public funding. This construction responded to the need for worship space in the rapidly expanding industrial area of Netherton.
The church serves as a gathering place where the local community comes together for regular worship and musical performances throughout the year. Visitors can experience the ongoing role this place plays in people's daily religious and social lives.
The church is situated at the summit of Netherton Hill making it visible from various approaches. While on-site parking is limited, visitors can find additional parking on surrounding streets without difficulty.
The churchyard contains unmarked graves of people who died during cholera epidemics that swept through Dudley in 1831 and 1832. These silent graves reflect a difficult chapter in the health history of this growing industrial community.
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