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Lansdown, Gloucestershire

Lansdown is an urban area in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The area was developed in the 19th century by two family groups: the Thompsons and later the Jearrads. The Lansdown Estate was designed by J.B. Papworth. Lansdown Crescent is an immense crescent in the Georgian Classical style. It is within the council area of Cheltenham (Gloucestershire).

Primary Name(s): Lansdown
Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Gloucestershire
Lat, Long: 51.895569,-2.095302
Grid Reference: SO 9353 2189
Council Area: Cheltenham CA (Gloucestershire CA)
Police Area: Gloucestershire PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN25592

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Lansdown,_Gloucestershire_25592