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Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Cheltenham (also known as Cheltanham Spa) is a spa town on the edge of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. It was first recorded in 803 as 'Celtan hom'. Cheltenham became known as a spa town following the discovery of mineral springs in 1716. It is famous for its Regency period architecture. It is within the council area of Cheltenham (Gloucestershire).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Gloucestershire
Lat, Long: 51.90073,-2.0766927
Grid Reference: SO 9482 2246
Council Area: Cheltenham CA (Gloucestershire CA)
Police Area: Gloucestershire PA

GBPN ID: 8971
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cheltenham,_Gloucestershire_8971

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