2022
SP5106 : Porch of the University Church of St Mary
taken 3 years ago, near to Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
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Porch of the University Church of St Mary
The Baroque architecture style porch of the University Church of St Mary. The porch was added to the church in 1637. Its ornate decorated design is unusual in England and the statue of the Virgin Mary scandalised Puritans. The porch dates from the time when William Laud was Archbishop of Canterbury and it was cited as evidence of his leaning toward the Roman Catholic church in his trial. Laud was executed in 1645.
University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford
The University Church of St Mary the Virgin is situated on the north side of the High Street. It is the centre from which the University of Oxford grew and its parish consists almost exclusively of university and college buildings.
St Mary's possesses an eccentric baroque porch, designed by Nicholas Stone, facing the High Street, and a spire. Radcliffe Square lies to the north ,and to the east is Catte Street. The 13th-century tower is open to the public and provides good views across the heart of the historic university city, especially Radcliffe Square, the Radcliffe Camera, Brasenose College and All Souls' College.
St Mary's is Grade I listed. Link.
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- SP5106, 4325 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Philip Halling (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 15 October, 2022 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 23 October, 2022
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SP 5160 0625 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:45.1544N 1:15.2340W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SP 5160 0625
- View Direction
- NORTH (about 0 degrees)
