Charles Church, Gothic church ruins in Plymouth, England.
The church structure features a west tower with spire, nave with aisles, north and south porches, and a chancel with vestry configurations.
Established in 1640, Charles Church served as Plymouth's second parish church until German incendiary bombs destroyed it during the March 1941 air raids.
The remaining shell of the church stands as a memorial to 1,200 Plymouth residents who lost their lives during World War II bombardments.
The church ruins remain accessible for viewing from Drake Circus area, with information panels detailing the structure's architectural and historical elements.
The structure maintains its Grade I listed building status despite being deliberately preserved as a roofless shell after the war.
Location: City of Plymouth
Inception: 1640
GPS coordinates: 50.37169,-4.13475
Latest update: May 13, 2025 11:24
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