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St Olave's Church

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St Olave's Church — church in Exeter, England.

St Olave's Church, historic churches in Devon

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Exeter Central · 0.6 km
  • Free entry

About

St Olave's Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1301. Constructed primarily of Heavitree stone. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q68362822. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Exeter, England". Coordinates: 50.7217°, -3.5339°.

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St Olave's Church is a parish church located in Exeter, England. The church originated as a private chapel, founded by Lady Gytha, wife of Godwin, Earl of Wessex, and mother of King Harold Godwinson. St Olav's is recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086 AD as church property associated with Battle Abbey in Sussex. St Olav's became a parish church in the 13th century. It was rebuilt in the late 14th to 15th centuries. The building was designated a Grade I listed building on 4 January 1950.

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St Olave’s Church is situated on Fore Street in Exeter, Devon, England. Originally constructed with squared rubble, the structure has undergone multiple renovations over the years. It was rebuilt in the 14th century as a simple rectangular nave and chancel with the addition of two north aisles, using volcanic stone with white Triassic sandstone quoins. The earliest surviving feature is the long-and-short quoining in late Anglo-Saxon style at the north-west corner of the nave. It is now partly covered by the later north aisle. The south wall includes a tall 15th-century window, along with earlier features such as a surviving relieving arch from a smaller, possibly 14th-century opening. The…

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Coordinates
50.7217, -3.5339
County
Devon
District
Exeter
Parish
Exeter, unparished area
Postcode
EX4 3HY
Parliamentary constituency
Exeter
Established
1301
Nearest railway station
Exeter Central0.6 km
Official site
lockedinaroom.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Olave's Church?
St Olave's Church is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX4 3HY), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
When was St Olave's Church built?
Built or established in 1301.
Is St Olave's Church a listed building?
St Olave's Church is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St Olave's Church free to visit?
Yes, St Olave's Church is free to enter.
How do I get to St Olave's Church?
The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX4 3HY.