2014

SP5206 : Magdalen Tower, Oxford

taken 10 years ago, near to Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

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Magdalen Tower, Oxford
Magdalen Tower, Oxford
One of the best known of the colleges of Oxford University, Magdalen College is dominated by the tower adjacent to the approaches to the bridge over the Cherwell on the main road into Oxford from the east.

The tower, dating from 1492-1500, is part of the 15th/16th century frontage of the college on the High Street, which is listed grade 1 (list entry number 1199656).
University of Oxford :: SP5106

The second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096.

Most undergraduate teaching at Oxford is organised around weekly tutorials at self-governing colleges and halls, supported by classes, lectures and laboratory work organised by University faculties and departments, the university is spread around the city.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Educational sites Date: 1500 other tags: Tower Grade I Listed Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SP5206, 490 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Stephen Craven   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 26 March, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 5 April, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 5210 0614 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:45.0923N 1:14.8004W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 5202 0616
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East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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