Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- York
North Yorkshire - Built
- 1401
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1257387, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594998
Before visiting St Olave's Church, York
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Olave's Church, York
St Olave’s Church, York is an active Church of England parish church on Marygate, beside the remains of St Mary’s Abbey. Standing within the former abbey precinct, it is protected as a Grade I listed building. The parish follows a liberal Anglo-Catholic tradition, while music remains central to its worship through a choir, organ and six bells used for change ringing.
Dedicated to St Olaf of Norway, the church has origins extending back to at least 1055, when Earl Siward of Northumbria was buried there. The present building dates largely from the 15th century, following extensive rebuilding around the period indicated by its 1401 date. Repairs in the 1720s included new north aisle windows. Further restoration took place in 1848–49 and again from 1887, when plaster and paint were removed from several medieval surfaces. George Fowler Jones designed a new chancel, later enlarged in 1906, incorporating a five-light east window from the 15th century. The pipe organ was made by J. W. Walker & Sons in 1907.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Olave's Church, York?⌄
St Olave's Church, York in York belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the St Olave's Church, York building?⌄
The building dates from 1401. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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