Historic Buildings in Oxfordshire

The Radcliffe Camera is an Oxford icon, a domed circular structure designed in 1737 by James Gibbs to house a library given by a wealthy physician. The Camera now serves as the main undergraduate reading room for Oxford University and is part of the Bodleian Library.
Radcliffe Square, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX1 4AJ

Attraction Type: Historic Property - Library
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Heritage Highlight: Superb Palladian architecture by James Gibbs

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St Edmund Hall was founded in the 13th century as a residential hall for undergraduates. It stands on the site of a residence used by St Edmund of Abingdon, for whom the Hall is named. In the front quad is a well thought to have been used by St Edmund.
Queen’s Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX1 4AR

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Heritage Highlight: 12th-century library, formerly a church

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St John's was founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas White on the site of a 15th-century college for training Cistercian monks. Canterbury Quad was built by Archbishop Laud from 1631. The Library holds a 1482 illustrated version of The Canterbury Tales, printed by William Caxton.
St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX1 3JP

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Constructed at the turn of the 15th century, Swalcliffe Barn is one of the finest tithe barns in England, with a superb timber-framed roof built in the half-cruck style. Original mason's marks can be seen on the stones inside the building.
Shipston Road, Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, OX15 5DR

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Heritage Highlight: Outstanding 15th-century timber-frame construction

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A 14th century college founded in honour of Queen Philippa of Hainault, wife of King Edward III. Queen's was completely rebuilt in neo-classical style in the 17th and 18th centuries. The college library holds an unequalled collection of medieval manuscripts. The chapel dates to 1719 and has remained almost unaltered.
High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX1 4AW

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Heritage Highlight: Superb Baroque Front Quad by Hawksmoor

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Trinity College was founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas Pope, a devout Catholic who ordered that all fellows take holy orders. The college was built on the site of Durham College, begun in 1286. The library of Durham College, built in 1421, still survives.
Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX1 3BH

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Arguably the oldest college at Oxford, University College was founded by William of Durham in 1249 as a residence for a dozen needy students. The college once claimed to have been founded by Alfred the Great, but this claim was rejected in a court of law. The college moved to its present site on High Street in 1332.
High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX1 4BH

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Wadham College was founded in 1610 by Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham. It was the meeting place of the scientists who formed the Royal Society. In the front quad is a clock given by Sir Christopher Wren, who held the chair of astronomy at Wadham. The impressive Hall boasts a superb hammer-beam roof.
Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX1 3PN

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Witney's best-kept historical secret is the 12th-century Bishop's Palace built from 1110 for the Bishops of Winchester, lords of the manor. Remains include foundations of the hall, solar tower, lavatory block, and a hall antechamber.
Mount House, Church Green, Witney, Oxfordshire, England, OX28 4AZ

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Worcester College dates back to 1283 when a college of Benedictine monks existed here. The medieval college was re-founded after the Reformation as Gloucester Hall and was later renamed Worcester College. The historical highlight is the stunning, ornately decorated chapel, built in 1770 by Sir James Wyatt.
Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX1 2HB

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