St Olave - Fritwell- Oxon
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Norfolk12
N 51° 57.594 W 001° 14.276
30U E 621070 N 5758044
St Olave’s Church dates from the 12th but was heavily restored in the 19th century. Norman elements remain, such as the north and south
doorways, but the majority of the church in particular the tower is 19th century
Waymark Code: WM6QVE
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/10/2009
Views: 2
St. Olave Church dates from 12th Century but was restored and partly rebuilt in 1864. The church was built between the two manorial settlement.
It is mainly constructed of Limestone rubble with limestone-ashlar and some marlstoneashlar.
Inside Romanesque decorative edging can be seen, however some parts have fallen off and been replaced with ordinary plain edging. The Church courtyard is medieval but was restored in 1913. The Romanesque
chancel arch is now placed on the north wall of the chancel, the nave, arcades and the north and south doorways are the oldest parts
.The north door displays cable moulding on the dripstone terminating in two grotesques of animal heads (now almost eroded away) and the south door is surmounted by a tympanum with a carving representing two
monsters on both sides of the tree.
The chancel was rebuilt early in the 13th century
when the south aisle and tower were added.
Close to the church is a Medieval cross restored in 1913. Made of limestone and marlstone with a tapering octagonal shaft it measures approximately 1.5 metres.
The square base is chamfered and sits on a 2 step marlstone plinth. The head is restored and carved with the crucifixion.
The purpose of the cross is unknown; although commonly referred to as
preaching places for priests and monks, this is unsubstantiated. In many Oxfordshire villages medieval crosses such as this once stood at crossroads and were removed to churchyards when threatened with demolition at the reformation.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1150
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 12:00 AM
Street address of Church:
St Olave
Fritwell, Oxon United Kingdom
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If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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