Chapel of the Royal Hospital

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The Chapel of the Royal Hospital is the historic church within the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, serving as a place of worship for the Chelsea Pensioners and noted for its 17th-century architecture.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Anglican chapel
church building
affiliation Royal Hospital Chelsea community
architect Sir Christopher Wren
linked to: Christopher Wren
architecturalPeriod 17th-century architecture
architecturalStyle English Baroque
associatedArchitect Nicholas Hawksmoor
builtFor Royal Hospital Chelsea
category 17th-century Church of England church buildings
Christopher Wren church buildings in London
Churches in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
city London
linked to: London, England
completionDate 1690s
constructionStart late 17th century
country United Kingdom
denomination Church of England
district Chelsea
function place of worship for Chelsea Pensioners
heritageDesignationBy Historic England
heritageStatus Grade I listed building
liturgicalTradition Anglican
location Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, England
linked to: Royal Hospital Road
material brick
name Chapel of the Royal Hospital
notableFeature barrel-vaulted ceiling
classical interior decoration
wooden galleries
partOf Royal Hospital Chelsea
primaryUsers Chelsea Pensioners
purpose religious services for retired soldiers

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Royal Hospital Chelsea hasChapelDedication Chapel of the Royal Hospital
subject linked to: Royal Hospital Chelsea, London
Chelsea Pensioners associatedWith Royal Hospital Chelsea chapel
linked to: Chapel of the Royal Hospital
Chapel of the Royal Hospital name Chapel of the Royal Hospital