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Brief description of site

Christ Church has gardens covering about 1 hectare, set within about 2.5 hectares of grounds and quadrangles. The College was founded in the 16th century by Cardinal Wolseley. The grounds include Christchurch Meadow, close to the river in central Oxford.

Brief history of site

Christ Church was founded by Cardinal Wolsey in 1525. By the 1570s a perimeter walk had been established, running around much of the meadow as far south as the River Thames.

Location information:

Address: Christchurch, Oxford, OX1 1DP

Local Authorities:

Oxfordshire; Oxford

Historical County: Oxfordshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 164 Grid Ref: SP518056
Latitude: 51.74671 Longitude: -1.251099

Directions:

Central Oxford.

Key information:

Form of site: college garden

Purpose of site: Recreational/sport

Context or principal building: church

Site first created: After 1525

Main period of development: 16th century

Survival: Extant

Site Size (Hectares): 2.5

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