Cheltenham buildings [68]
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Cheltenham buildings [68]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 19 May 2021
The church of St Matthew was built in 1879, with the tower completed and spire added in 1884. In 1952, for safety reasons, the spire was removed, and in 1972 the tower was reduced in height. A lean-to addition was added to the north aisle in 1989. In the Early English Gothic Revival style, it is constructed from coursed, rock-faced, limestone with ashlar dressings. The roofs are of tiles, Welsh slate and bituminous felt. The boundary walls are included in the listing. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1386868 Cheltenham is located at the foot of the Cotswold scarp with the small River Chelt flowing through the town. After the discovery of mineral springs in 1716 Cheltenham became a spa town and many Regency houses and other buildings were erected. The town is home to the renowned Cheltenham Festival, four days of horse jump racing culminating in the Gold Cup, held annually in March at the nearby racecourse.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.901107
Longitude
-2.078583