St Matthew's Church, Perth
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St Matthew's Church (formerly Free Church and West Church)[1] is a church in the Scottish city of Perth, Perth and Kinross. Of Church of Scotland denomination, it is located on Tay Street, overlooking the River Tay, just east of the city centre. Completed in November 1871, the work of John Honeyman, it is a Category B listed building.[2]
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St Matthew's Church | |
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56°23′47″N 3°25′33″W | |
Location | Perth, Perth and Kinross |
Country | Scotland |
Denomination | Church of Scotland |
Website | Official website |
History | |
Former name(s) | West Church |
Status | open |
Dedication | St Matthew |
Architecture | |
Functional status | used |
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; 153 years ago (1871) |
Specifications | |
Spire height | 212 feet (65 m) |
Clergy | |
Vicar(s) |
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In 1965, the four congregations of Wilson Church, Scott Street, West and Middle, and Bridgend Church were merged to become St Matthew's.[2]
The church celebrated its 150th anniversary in November 2021.[3]