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SP5106 : Faces along the church

taken 9 months ago, near to Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Faces along the church
Faces along the church
Some of the head carvings you see on your way to climb the tower of St Mary, Oxford.
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. LinkExternal link .

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SP5106, 4325 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Bill Nicholls   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 4 June, 2025   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 6 June, 2025
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 5159 0627 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:45.1653N 1:15.2425W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SP 51614 06275
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West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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