St. Olave's Priory in St Olaves, England

Founded in 1216, St. Olave’s Priory was dedicated to St. Olav, the patron saint of Norway, which is unusual for religious sites in England. The priory was established by a local nobleman named Roger Fitz-Osbert to create a community for Augustinian C

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St. Olave's Priory in St Olave

Founded in 1216, St. Olaves Priory was dedicated to St. Olav, the patron saint of Norway, which is unusual for religious sites in England. The priory was established by a local nobleman named Roger F… [+1254 chars]