Historic churches · South West England
St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham
In or near Brockworth.
St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 1.4 km
- Free entry
About
St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham is a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Cheltenham Synagogue is a small Orthodox community located in a beautiful Regency building in the town center. It offers a variety of educational and social activities throughout the year, some of which are open to non-members.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Gregory's Church is located in Cheltenham, in the West Midlands. This structure is a notable example of ecclesiastical architecture, reflecting the historical significance of religious buildings in the area.
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Background
History
In 1809, a chapel was built on the site of the present church. It was built with the guidance of its first priest, Fr Augustine Birdsall OSB from Douai Abbey.
Architecture
In the spring of 1854, the monks from Douai Abbey were still serving the church when building work started on the church. The church was designed by Charles Hansom, brother of Joseph Hansom and father of Edward Joseph Hansom. He also designed Plymouth Cathedral and St Osburg's Church in Coventry. He designed it to be a Gothic Revival church. In May 1857, the chancel was completed and the church was opened. That year, work on the tower and spire had started, but was of course not complete. In 1876, the tower and spire were completed. The next year, on 6 November 1877, the church was consecrated. The stained glass windows were designed by Hardman & Co. Inside the church, the altar and reredos…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9015, -2.0803
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cheltenham
- Parish
- Cheltenham, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL50 3PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cheltenham
- Established
- 1809
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.cheltenhamsynagogue.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham?
- St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL50 3PU), in the parish of Cheltenham, unparished area.
- What is St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham?
- St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL50 3PU.
- When was St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham built?
- Built or established in 1809.
- Is St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham a protected site?
- Yes — St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham free to visit?
- Yes, St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Gregory's Church, Cheltenham?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL50 3PU.