Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Royal Garrison Church
English Heritage Royal Garrison Church
History through unique stained glass windows
Royal Garrison Church was originally part of a hospital founded in 1212 by the bishop of Winchester. The nave housed the sick while the chancel served as the hospital's chapel. The building later served as part of the Governor of Portsmouth's residence before being restored in the 1860s. Although the nave was badly damaged in a 1941 fire raid on Portsmouth, the chancel remains roofed and furnished.
Opening times 1 Apr – 30 Sep 11am – 4pm
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 50° 47.342′ N, 1° 6.267′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England. Marker is at the intersection of Grand Parade and Penny Street, on the left when traveling south on Grand Parade. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO1 2NJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Safekeeping of Portsmouth (a few steps from this marker); Horatio Viscount Nelson (within shouting distance of this marker); Saluting Platform (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Nelson’s Last Embarkation (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Mark VIII Torpedo (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); British MMK1 Mine (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); HMS Vernon Figurehead (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); HMS Sirius (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.