Introduction
St Olave is the smallest intact medieval church in the City, first recorded in the late C12th. Until the early C20th the churchyard had many tombs set in grass but prior to 1920 it was laid out as a garden with a path from the gateway to the south door of the church, with some gravestones set against the walls. The entrance is via a gateway of 1658 that has a pediment with carved skull and crossbones.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The site is open Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm.
Directions
Tube: Tower Hill (District, Circle). Rail: Fenchurch Street
Owners
Diocese of London
- History
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: The Tower
- Key Information
Type
Funerary Site
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
0.03
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust