Creating an iconic monument

The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer will be 169ft – over twice the size of the Angel of the North.

The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer is an upcoming landmark on the outskirts of Birmingham which will be visible from up to six miles away. The impressive monument is estimated to be seen on over 500,000 journeys a week.

It’s not just its size which makes the design ambitious. The landmark will be built using one million bricks, each recounting a personal story of how God has answered someone’s prayer. The Eternal Wall project has attracted significant press coverage from The Guardian, The Times, the Mail Online, Sky News, ITV and the BBC.

However, for this very powerful piece of monumental art to become a reality, we were asked to get involved.     

Overcoming challenges

From its early stages, we have supported the Eternal Wall project as we navigated a broad range of stakeholders and some practical on-the-ground challenges. For example, the land for the monument raised many issues including access road challenges, a linked development site and HS2 nearby.

Providing ongoing support

Acquiring the land was a huge milestone for the project, and the new road is being built. We are continuing to advise on the Eternal Wall project and hope to help see it through to completion.

So far, the Eternal Wall project has benefitted from our wide range of specialisms and holistic advice which is particularly relevant for unique projects such as this for a faith body. Ultimately, our legal support is enabling the creation of a nationally significant and lasting monument for wider society.

“As one of the leading law firms who act for faith bodies and religious organisations, we are proud to be involved in a project creating what will be an iconic faith monument on our doorstep.”
Dominic Curran, partner, Anthony Collins