Work Begins on UK’s Largest Christian Monument
Work Begins on UK’s Largest Christian Monument
Work has officially begun on what is set to become Britain’s largest Christian monument, the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, after organizers reached their £40 million fundraising target.
The monument, rising 51 meters high, will take shape near Coleshill, between the M6 and M42 motorways outside Birmingham. Designed as a Möbius strip, it will stand more than twice the height of the Angel of the North and be built from one million bricks, each representing a story of answered prayer. Visitors will be able to access the stories digitally via smartphone.
So far, more than 120,000 stories of answered prayer have been submitted from 125 countries, with organizers aiming for 250,000 by the time the monument opens to the public in 2028.
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A Vision Two Decades in the Making
The project is the vision of Richard Gamble, a former chaplain for Leicester City Football Club, who first imagined the monument over 20 years ago.
“I’m thrilled that we’re creating a place where people can encounter stories of hope and discover Jesus, who listens and answers prayer,” Gamble said. “We’ve faced many challenges, but I believe this is the perfect time. This will be a lasting symbol of faith and gratitude.”
More than 20,000 donors worldwide have backed the project through donations, volunteer work, and prayer.
Faith, Architecture, and Legacy
Designed by Snug Architects, chosen through a Royal Institute of British Architects competition, the project’s main contractor is VSL. The land was donated by IM Properties, owned by Midlands businessman Lord Edmiston, whose company also helped fund construction.
“Eternal Wall is a reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness,” Lord Edmiston said. “It stands as a testimony to past and future generations that God still answers prayer.”
The 10-acre site will include landscaped grounds, a car park, and later, a visitor centre and conference facility. Once complete, the monument is expected to attract around 250,000 visitors each year.
Organizers say an additional £5.7 million is still needed to finish infrastructure work, but construction is now fully underway marking the beginning of what many hope will become a national symbol of faith and hope.
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