Matson, Gloucester

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Matson is a parish in the hundred of Dudston and Kings Barton, in the City of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.

[edit] History

Matson is steeped in the history of Gloucester. During the English Civil War, specifically during the Siege of Gloucester, King Charles made Matson House his Headquarters.

[edit] Modern times

Today, Matson is best known for the Council Estate that was built in the parish after the Second World War.

[edit] References

Siege of Gloucester, King Charles "quatered at Matson House"

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