St. Katherine, Matson, Gloucestershire
Description
The church of St. Katherine (so named in 1893) is a building of stone in the Early English style, consisting of chancel, nave, north porch and central turret containing 2 bells.
The former church (the dedication of which was unknown) was rebuilt in 1739, by direction of the will of Albinia, widow of Gen. Selwyn, formerly governor of Jamaica: the chancel was rebuilt in 1852, the church restored in 1876, and in 1893-94 the nave was entirely rebuilt at a cost of £2,000, including internal fittings, and now affords 200 sittings.
Church Records
The parish register dates from the year 1553.