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Historic Buildings in Oxfordshire

Related: Historic Houses in Oxfordshire (e.g. stately homes and manor houses.)

Abingdon County Hall
Abingdon County Hall Abingdon, Oxfordshire
This lovely 17th century Baroque building is now home to the Abingdon Museum. It was originally built to house the Assizes courtroom. It is raised upon high arches with an open market space beneath.
Market Place, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, OX14 3HG
Location: Open all year, except Bank Holidays, Christmas, and New Years. Extra charge for roof top access.
Website: Abingdon County Hall
English Heritage
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Buscot Old Parsonage
Buscot, Oxfordshire
An lovely 18th century parsonage located beside the River Thames. Buscot Old Parsonage was built in 1703 of local Cotswold stone. The house stands near Buscot Park Estate, in a beautiful rural setting in the upper Thames Valley.
A417, nr Faringdon, Buscot, Oxfordshire, England, SN7 8DQ
Location: On the A417 between Lechlade and Faringdon.
Website: Buscot Old Parsonage
National Trust

Carfax Tower
Oxford, Oxfordshire
The Tower is all that remains of the 13th century St. Martin's Church. If you are fit (or simply determined) a climb to the top of the 74 foot high tower is rewarded by an excellent view over central Oxford. Look for the clock on the east side of Carfax. It is a copy of the original church clock, with mechanical figures called "quarterboys" which hammer out the quarter hour on bells.
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England,
Location: conjunction of St. Aldate's, Cornmarket, Queen, and High Street in central Oxford
Details of Carfax Tower

Faringdon Folly
Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Possessing the distinction of being the last folly to be built in England, 100-ft. Faringdon Folly has been gracing Folly Hill since 1935.
Folly Hill, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, England,
Location: 3 minute walk from town
Website: Faringdon Folly
Email: enquiries@faringdonfolly.org.uk
Phone: 01367 241142

Great Coxwell Barn
Great Coxwell Barn Great Coxwell, Oxfordshire
A monastic barn dating to the 13th century. William Morris called Great Coxwell Tithe Barn the finest architecture in England, and when you see the massive roof timbers you will be inclined to agree; this is a Cathedral of tithe barns!
Faringdon, Great Coxwell, Oxfordshire, England,
Location: 2 m SW Faringdon between A420 and B4019
Website: Great Coxwell Barn
Email: greatcoxwellbarn@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01793 762 209
National Trust
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott Manor Lechlade, Oxfordshire
Kelmscott is a beautiful English manor house in an idyllic countryside setting a short stroll from the River Thames. Though it is most famous as the home of Arts and Crafts originator William Morris, Kelmscott has a history that goes back long before the Victorian period.
Kelmscott, Lechlade, Oxfordshire, England,
Location: Note limited opening times; usually Wednesday and 1st and 3rd Saturdays from April to September. Check current details on website. Free parking, but the manor is 10 minute level walk from the parking area.
Website: Kelmscott Manor
Photo Credit: - Photos of Kelmscott Manor

Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote
Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire
Located in a picturesque position beside the River Windrush in the lovely village of Minster Lovell are the ruins of this 15th century manor house, home of the Lovel family for centuries. The manor of Lovell was once in the hands of the crown, and appears to have been granted to the Lovel family by Henry I prior to 1124. The manor holding passed through a succession of Lovels until John Lovel (d. 1310) was created first Lord Lovel.
Witney, Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, England,
Location: 3 m W Witney, off B4047
Website: Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote
Phone: 01424 775705
English Heritage
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
Details of Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote - Photos of Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

North Hinksey Conduit House
North Hinksey, Oxfordshire
A small early 17th century building created to house Oxford's first water system. The conduit house was built by Otto (or Otho) Nicholson in 1610. Nicholson's plan was to generate a supply of pure water from the Hinksey hills, and pump it in to the centre of Oxford through a lead pipe.
Harcourt Hill, North Hinksey, Oxfordshire, England,
Location: Off the A34 in North Hinksey, on the lane from Harcout Hill. Access via a track from Ferry Hinksey Lane.
Website: North Hinksey Conduit House
English Heritage

Priory Cottages
Steventon, Oxfordshire
A pair of former monastic buildings now converted into dwellings. There is limited access as both cottages are rented out by the National Trust. South Cottage contains the former great hall of the original priory on this site.
1 Mill Street, Abingdon, Steventon, Oxfordshire, England, OX13 6SP
Location: 4 m S Abingdon, on B4017
Website: Priory Cottages
Email: priorycottages@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01793 762 209
National Trust

Rycote Chapel
Rycote, Oxfordshire
A 15th century private chapel featuring superbly carved and painted original woodwork. The chapel was built in 1449 by Richard Quatremayne, close aide to Richard, Duke of York, and later, to Edward IV. It was to serve as a private chapel for Ryecote Palace, now sadly destroyed. The chapel features a musician's gallery and a beautifully carved rood screen. The font is 12th century, salvaged from an earlier church on this site.
Rycote, Oxfordshire, England, OX9 2PE
Location: 3 m SW Thame, off A329
Phone: 01844 210 210
English Heritage

Swalcliffe Barn
Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire
Constructed at the turn of the 15th century, Swalcliffe Barn is one of the finest tithe barns in England, with superb half-timber rioof built in the half-cruck style. Original mason's marks can be seen on the stones inside the building.
Shipston Road, Banbury, Swalcliffe, Oxfordshire, England,
Location: 6 m W Banbury Cross on B4035
Website: Swalcliffe Barn
Phone: 01295 788 278

 

 

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Manor House In Sonning Common

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Herrieff's Cottage

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Banbury (Hotel)

Cromwell Lodge Hotel

The centrally located Cromwell Lodge is a majestic old building combining the spirit of the 17th century with all the modern day comforts. The elegant oak panelled restaurant features imaginative and tempting menus. There is an extensive bar menu and a wide range of traditional ales and fine wines. more >>

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Macdonald Bear Hotel

One of England's original 13th Century Coaching Inns located in the historic, picturesque town of Woodstock. The town is home to Blenheim Palace as well as many fine boutiques, art galleries, furniture and antique shops. Woodstock is also at the gateway to the Cotswolds, close to Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon. With … more >>

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