Historic churches · South East England
St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe
In or near Carisbrooke.
St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe — church in Isle of Wight, England, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton · 7.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St. Olave's Church in Gatcombe, the nearest railway station is Wootton, located 7.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO30 3HL, and entry to the church is free.
About
St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Isle of Wight, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.6636°, -1.3042°.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
St Olave's Church, Gatcombe is a parish church in the Church of England located in Gatcombe, Isle of Wight. It is grouped with Sts Thomas Minster, Newport, St John's, Newport and St Mary's, Carisbrooke.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St. Olave's Church is a historic 13th-century church located in the Isle of Wight, known for its beautiful stained glass windows and peaceful churchyard. Visitors can explore its treasures, including a memorial statue and a recumbent statue of a Wooden Crusader, and enjoy a quiet corner for contemplation.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Olave's Church, Gatcombe is a parish church in the Church of England located in Gatcombe, Isle of Wight. It is grouped with Sts Thomas Minster, Newport, St John's, Newport and St Mary's, Carisbrooke.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Building began on the site in the 13th century and the church was dedicated in 1292. It originally served the Estur family as a chapel to Gatcombe House. The manor later passed into the hands of the Worsley family who provided the church with both financial support and a number of Rectors. The font is probably early 13th-century. The chancel was rebuilt by R. J. Jones in 1864–65; and the church was further restored by W. D. Caröe in 1920. The tower contains three bells which are hung dead.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.6636, -1.3042
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Chillerton and Gatcombe
- Postcode
- PO30 3HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Wootton — 7.5 km
- Opening
- Unlocked during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.stolaves.church
Sources
- wikidata: Q7590877 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Olave's Church, Gatcombe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Olaves Church , Gatcombe - geograph.org.uk - 70255.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gatcombe House
Stately homes · 0.1 km
Bridge At Gatcombe House
Historic bridges · 0.1 km
Sheat Manor
Stately homes · 0.6 km
Pidford Manor
Stately homes · 1.2 km
Garstons Down
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
Great Whitcombe Whitcombe Manor
Manor houses · 1.7 km
Rookley
Villages · 1.7 km
Rampart and ditch of an unfinished promontory fort on Chillerton Down, known as `Five Barrows'
Vineyards · 1.8 km
The Lakes Rookley
Caravan parks · 2.2 km
Windmill Campersite
Campsites · 2.4 km
Chillerton Down
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Chillerton Down
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Gatcombe House
Gatcombe House — building in Gatcombe, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge At Gatcombe House
Bridge At Gatcombe House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Stately homes · South East England
Sheat Manor
Sheat Manor — manor on the Isle of Wight, England, UK.
📷 3Stately homes · South East England
Pidford Manor
Pidford Manor — manor house on the Isle of Wight, England.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Garstons Down
Garstons Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 164.3 m.
📷 5Manor houses · South East England
Great Whitcombe Whitcombe Manor
Great Whitcombe Whitcombe Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
The Lakes Rookley
The Lakes Rookley — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Windmill Campersite
Windmill Campersite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
The Chequers Inn
The Chequers Inn — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Bury Lane Farm Caravan Park
Bury Lane Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · South East England
Calverts Hotel
Calverts Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Eight Bells
The Eight Bells in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Cranbourne Arms Public House
The Cranbourne Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Griffin Public House
The Griffin Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
Other places from this era
📷 5Historic churches · London
All Hallows Staining
All Hallows Staining — church in City of London, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · London
All Hallows' Church, Tottenham
All Hallows' Church, Tottenham — church in Tottenham, London.
📷 5Historic churches · London
All Saints Church, Kingston upon Thames
All Saints Church, Kingston upon Thames — church in Kingston upon Thames, London.
📷 5Historic churches · London
All Saints' Church, Edmonton
All Saints' Church, Edmonton — church in Edmonton, London.
More places in this region
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Saints Church, Frindsbury
All Saints Church, Frindsbury — church in Medway, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Saints Church, Maidstone
All Saints Church, Maidstone — parish church associated with the Archbishop's Palace, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Saints Church, West Farleigh
All Saints Church, West Farleigh — Grade I listed church in West Farleigh, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
All Souls' Church, Sutton Green
All Souls' Church, Sutton Green — church in Guildford, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe?
- St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO30 3HL), in the parish of Chillerton and Gatcombe.
- What is St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe?
- St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe — church in Isle of Wight, England, UK.
- How do I get to St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO30 3HL.
- When was St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe a listed building?
- St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe a protected site?
- Yes — St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe is part of the Compton Chine to Steephill Cove SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe free to visit?
- Yes, St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe?
- The nearest railway station is Wootton, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO30 3HL.