Cheltenham houses [118]
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Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 19 May 2021
This terrace of 19 houses, numbers 1 to 19 Clarence Square, were built in two phases - 1 to 14 in 1938 and 15 to 19 in 1849. Constructed in stuccoed brick with fine detailing under slate roofs with iron balconies and railings. Clarence Square was named after the Duke of Clarence, who became William IV in 1830. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1386849 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.