St Olave's Church, Exeter

Church of Saint Olave
St Olave's Church, Exeter
Church of Saint Olave Location within Devon
50°43′18″N 3°32′02″W / 50.721697°N 3.533884°W / 50.721697; -3.533884Coordinates: 50°43′18″N 3°32′02″W / 50.721697°N 3.533884°W / 50.721697; -3.533884
Location	Fore Street, Exeter
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
Churchmanship	Anglo-Catholic
History
Founder(s)	Lady Gytha
Dedication	Saint Olaf
Administration
Diocese	Exeter
Province	Canterbury

St Olave's Church is a small church which was founded in 1053 by Lady Gytha, the mother of King Harold. The church is dedicated to Saint Olaf, a Viking king who converted to Christianity. It was rebuilt in the late 14th century.^[1]

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• St. Olaves Church

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