What does the cryptic crossword clue "Two companions outside historic city chapel? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Two". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CH (synonym="two Companions of Honour") + UR (synonym="evergreen historic city") + CH (synonym="two Companions of Honour") = CHURCH; definition: "chapel?" The answer is CHURCH.

Two companions outside historic city chapel? (6)

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