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St Mary the Virgin

12th century parish church in the conservation village of Olveston extended and reordered many times over the centuries.

Olveston, Gloucestershire

Opening times

Open 9am to 4pm every day.

Address

Church Hill
Olveston
Gloucestershire
BS35 4BX

The church was built around the central Norman tower in 1150 and substantially rebuilt in the fourteenth century. There is record of priest at Olveston in the Domesday Book but the earliest recorded vicar dates from 1280. The tower originally had a spire, but lightning struck the church in 1604 and the pyramidal roof dates from the subsequent rebuilding with the addition of four decorated pinnacles.

Windows include a fine CE Kempe 'Behold the handmade of the Lord'. Historic tombs include the 15th century Denys Tomb with one of Gloucestershire's oldest brass inscriptions in English. Many other important items gifted from Bristol Cathedral and a Walker organ donated by Jack Britton with striking wooden figures depicting local industries.

 

  • Captivating architecture

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Café in church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • On street parking at church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Ramp or level access available on request

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Sunday services 9.30am weekly Holy Communion Wednesdays 10.00am Coffee mornings every Thursday 9.00am until 12.00pm Regular concerts, film club twice a month, quizzes quarterly.

  • Church of England

  • Cornerstone Grant, £20,000, 2020

  • Our Cornerstone Grants fund urgent repairs and essential community facilities such as toilets and kitchens to help keep churches open.

Contact information

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