Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe, Grade II listed church on Plymouth Hoe, England.
The Royal Chapel of St Katherine stands on Plymouth Hoe within the Royal Citadel, featuring a symmetrical cross-shaped floor plan with galleries and transepts that were added in 1845. The structure combines early church elements with later architectural additions to form a complete place of worship.
The site received permission for worship in 1371, but underwent complete reconstruction between 1666 and 1671 with a new nave and chancel replacing the original structure. The building that stands today dates from that 17th-century rebuilding.
The chapel serves the Royal Artillery and 29 Commando as their garrison church, where military ceremonies and services shape religious life inside the citadel. Visitors can witness how military and spiritual traditions are woven into daily worship here.
The chapel is located within the Royal Citadel and can be visited through guided tours of the fortress. Remember that it remains an active military site, so access may vary depending on military activities taking place.
King George V granted this building royal chapel status during his 1927 visit to the citadel, a distinction that sets it apart from other English churches. This royal designation marked a significant change in how the building was regarded.
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