Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPortsmouth Garrison church

Portsmouth Garrison church

England
List entry 1001904
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Portsmouth Garrison Church is a Grade I listed building located in the historic dockyard area of Portsmouth, Hampshire. The church was constructed in the late sixteenth century, with building work continuing into the early seventeenth century, serving the spiritual needs of military personnel stationed at the garrison. The structure is notable for its red brick construction, which is characteristic of Tudor and early Stuart ecclesiastical architecture, and it remains one of the few surviving military churches of its period in England. The church has retained much of its original character despite later alterations and periods of damage, making it an important surviving example of garrison architecture and religious provision for armed forces in the early modern period.

Portsmouth Garrison church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001904. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Portsmouth Garrison church?

Portsmouth Garrison Church is a Grade I listed building located in the historic dockyard area of Portsmouth, Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001904.

Who is responsible for protecting Portsmouth Garrison church?

Portsmouth Garrison church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1001904.

What other scheduled monuments are near Portsmouth Garrison church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Southsea Castle (1.6 km), Gunboat Traverser System (1.6 km), Spitbank Fort (2.1 km).

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