'Wasdale - St Olaf's Church'

Location : Wasdale Head / Gosforth
Map - Ordnance Survey - NY 188087

In the churchyard are the graves of many climbers who died on the surrounding fells. The roof beams are thought to have come from Viking ships. The churchwardens' staves have a Herdwick ram's head on one, and a ewe's head on the other. The south window has small leaded shapes with a stained glass image of Napes Needle and the quotation 'I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my strength'. The window is a memorial to members of the Fell & Rock Climbing Club who gave their lives in the first world war. A Church leaflet gives further information about the history of the Church.

St Olaf's Church with Kirk Fell beyond.

St Olaf's Church.

Page last changed 30 Apr 2008.