St Matthew's Church, Cotham facts for kids
| St Matthew's Church, Cotham | |
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| 51°27′51″N 2°35′42″W / 51.46417°N 2.59500°W | |
| Country | England |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | St Matthews Bristol |
Quick facts for kids History |
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| Dedication | Matthew the Apostle |
| Consecrated | 1835 |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 1 November 1966 |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Rickman |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St Matthew and St Nathanael |
| Diocese | Bristol |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Matthew's Church, Cotham is a historic building in the Cotham area of Bristol, England. It was built in a style called Gothic Revival. This means it looks like churches from the medieval Gothic period, but it was actually built much later.
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History of St Matthew's Church
Building the Church
Work on St Matthew's Church began in 1833. The main construction was finished by 1835. The church was designed by an architect named Thomas Rickman. He was very important in the Gothic Revival movement. This movement brought back the style of medieval Gothic buildings.
Architectural Style and Features
The church has a special design. It features a main area called an aisle nave. It also has a tall tower on the west side. These parts are all built in the Gothic Revival style. The roof of the church cannot be seen from the ground.
The front of the church on the west side has a central tower. This tower has four main sections. It also has diagonal stone structures. There is an eight-sided stair tower on the southwest corner.
Listed Building Status
Today, St Matthew's Church is a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historic building. It is protected by law because of its special architectural design. This status helps to preserve it for the future.
