limited shelter

Although the nave of the church has never been re-roofed, the chancel (far right) is intact and contains beautiful windows, which replace those damaged in the 1941 bombing raid, and hand carved decorations on the pews.

Royal Garrison Church was built c1212 by the Bishop of Winchester as part of a hospital and hostel for pilgrims.

[Wylie]

Looks like a beautiful building. Shame it wasn’t repaired

[Babs]

Beautiful architecture, it must be very sturdy to survive

[Ivan]

Agree...nice stonework, information, thank you.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A beautiful building shame the roof is uncomplete !

[Diana]

I can only agree with Wylie, such wonderful stonework and great architecture . A lovely shot.

[Mave]

Lovely architecture

[Gillian Brown]

An interesting building.

[sarah]

Beautiful old building and history

[Bep]

A lovely shot, Hazel.

[Pat Knowles]

I had to look twice here because it looks like this church is in good nic & then all of a sudden you notice the missing roof through the arched window.

[gloria jones]

Wonderful, clear shot of the architectural details and great narrative

[wendy frost]

A lovely old church unusual that it was never restored completely.

[Phil Howcroft]

a lovely photo haze, nice and sharp throughout

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[Hazel]

@phil_howcroft

Thanks, Phil. I'm liking this sooc challenge and the 30mm 'macro' lens on the a6000 is indeed nice and sharp.

[Peter]

Gorgeous image full of detail, light and colour Hazel:)

[haskar]

Beautiful work in stone. Great shot and textures.