Historic churches · South East England
St. George's Chapel, Chatham
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St. George's Chapel, Chatham — church in United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 1.7 km
- Free entry
About
St. George's Chapel, Chatham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Owned by Medway Council. Wikidata describes it as: "church in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.3971°, 0.5342°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St George’s Chapel is a Grade II listed chapel in Chatham, Kent, England. It is located within the former Chatham Dockyard area, historically known as HMS Pembroke, which served the Royal Navy for centuries. The chapel is notable for its strong naval associations. It is Grade II listed and is built in a design similar to that of the chapel at HMS Drake, Plymouth, now known as HMNB Devonport.
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Background
History
The foundation stone of St. George's Chapel within the barracks was laid on 27 April 1905 and on completion, was dedicated by the Lord Bishop of Rochester John Harmer, as St George's Church on 19 December 1906. St. George's remains a naval memorial centre, managed by the local authority, and is rich with windows and memorials dedicated to naval personnel. One example is a stained glass window that was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth (then Princess Elizabeth) on 29 October 1950, to commemorate Chatham-based ships that were lost in World War II. On 29 March 2013, BBC Radio 4's Any Questions? was broadcast from the chapel. It was presented by Ritula Shah and guests included Tom Newton Dunn, the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3971, 0.5342
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME4 4UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochester and Strood
- Established
- 1906
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.medway.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7588102 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St George's Chapel, Chatham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St George's Centre, Chatham - geograph.org.uk - 649699.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. George's Chapel, Chatham?
- St. George's Chapel, Chatham is in London, United Kingdom (postcode ME4 4UH), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is St. George's Chapel, Chatham?
- St. George's Chapel, Chatham — church in United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St. George's Chapel, Chatham?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME4 4UH.
- When was St. George's Chapel, Chatham built?
- Built or established in 1906.
- Who owns St. George's Chapel, Chatham?
- St. George's Chapel, Chatham is owned by Medway Council.
- Is St. George's Chapel, Chatham a protected site?
- Yes — St. George's Chapel, Chatham is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St. George's Chapel, Chatham free to visit?
- Yes, St. George's Chapel, Chatham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. George's Chapel, Chatham?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME4 4UH.