St Olave's Church, Exeter facts for kids
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St Olave's Church, Exeter
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 Church of Saint Olave
Location in Devon
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| 50°43′18″N 3°32′02″W / 50.721697°N 3.533884°W | |
| Location | Fore Street, Exeter |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo-Catholic |
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| Founder(s) | Lady Gytha |
| Dedication | Saint Olaf |
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| 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.
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