The foundation stone of St Matthew's Church was laid on 4 October 1865 by William Perry-Herrick Esq[1] of Beaumanor Hall.

This church was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in the thirteenth century style.

It was constructed with granite from Mountsorrel with brick and freestone window surrounds and buttresses.

The roof was of stained deal, with the plaster between the beams stencilled from designs by the architect.

Gas lighting was provided by Skidmore's works at Coventry, and the heating by Haden of Trowbridge.