| St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
|---|---|
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Olave's |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Gatcombe |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Province | Canterbury |
St. Olave's Church, Gatcombe is a parish church in the Church of England located in Gatcombe, Isle of Wight.
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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 tower contains three bells which are hung dead.[1]
The church is noted for its stained glass by William Morris dating from 1865 and 1866.
The organ is by Henry Speechley and dates from 1919. It was overhauled in 2000 by Griffiths & Cooper and incorporated pipework from an organ in Upper Chine School, Shanklin. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.