St Matthew's Church, Perth
| St Matthew's Church | |
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 The church in 2011 | |
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| 56°23′47″N 3°25′33″W / 56.396254°N 3.4258536°W | |
| Location | Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of Scotland |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Free Church, West Church |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | St Matthew |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | In use |
| Heritage designation | Category B listed building |
| Designated | 20 May 1965 |
| Architect(s) | John Honeyman |
| Architectural type | Ecclesiastical |
| Years built | 1870–1871 |
| Groundbreaking | 19 May 1870 |
| Completed | November 1871 |
| Specifications | |
| Spire height | 212 feet (65 m) |
| Clergy | |
| Minister(s) |
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St Matthew's Church (formerly Free Church and West Church)[1] is a Church of Scotland church in the Scottish city of Perth, Perth and Kinross. Located on Tay Street, overlooking the River Tay, it is just east of the city centre. Designed by John Honeyman, the church was completed in November 1871 and is a Category B listed building.[2]
In 1965, the four congregations of Wilson Church, Scott Street Church, West and Middle Church, and Bridgend Church were merged to form St Matthew's.[2]
The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in November 2021.[3]
Prominence
[edit]The church's prominent location on the banks of the River Tay has made it one of the most frequently photographed landmarks in Perth, Scotland. It is often featured in images of the city, particularly from the viewpoint of Queen's Bridge. The church has also been depicted in several paintings, including one by 19th-century artist Alexander McLauchlan.[4]
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The church stands on Tay Street -
Illumination at night
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Official Guide to Perth and Its Neighbourhood by the Tramway Car Routes – Perth Town Council (1907), p. 16
- ^ a b ST MATTHEW'S (FORMERLY WEST) CHURCH, TAY STREET - Historic Environment Scotland
- ^ "NEW FREE CHURCH PERTH LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE" – St Matthew's Church official website
- ^ St Matthew's Church, Perth by Alexander McLauchlan – Art UK