St Olave's Church, Medieval church in central Exeter, England
The stone church features a three-bay arcade resting on octagonal piers and contains a tower that extends into the sanctuary area.
Lady Gytha of Wessex founded St Olave's Church in 1053 as a private chapel dedicated to St Olaf, the king of Norway.
The church floor contains inscribed grave slabs with Flemish names from Huguenot refugees who used the building for worship in 1635.
The church opens daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a Eucharist service held on the fourth Sunday of each month.
The church tower intrudes into the sanctuary space, potentially incorporating elements from the original Saxon chapel structure.
Location: Exeter
Inception: 14 century
Founders: Gytha Thorkelsdóttir
Made from material: Heavitree stone
GPS coordinates: 50.72170,-3.53390
Latest update: March 10, 2025 01:43
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