Blenheime Palace Chapel

The chapel of Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the lower part of the palace. It is quite isolated and cannot be accessed from the rest of the palace: you have to go outside and come back in again. The castle was a gift from Queen Ann to the Duke of Marlborough for his victory in the Battle of Blenheim. The sculptures are designed by William Kent John Churchill, the first Duke. The chapel was built in 1732 in a simple style, with more decorative elements added during the Victorian era. Downstairs is the crypt where the Dukes of Marlborough are buried.