Memorials & monuments · South East England
Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle
In or near Oxford.
Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Oxford, which is 0.8 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is OX1 3BJ.
About
Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1198300). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details BALLIOL COLLEGE 1. 1485 Front Quadrangle Salvin Tower SP 5106 SW 8/138K 12.1.54. II 2. In North West angle Salvin Tower in Box Ground (Bath) stone, 1852-3. Listing NGR: SP5132906481 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 244842 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Balliol College is one of the oldest colleges at the University of Oxford, known for its rich history and beautiful architecture. Visitors can explore the college's historic buildings and gardens, and learn about its academic traditions.
Place summary
Balliol College, located in Oxford, is home to the Salvin Tower and Front Quadrangle. This site is a Grade II listed building, reflecting its architectural and historical significance within the college.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7547, -1.2578
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 3BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.balliol.ox.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26494249 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle?
- Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 3BJ), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle?
- Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 3BJ.
- Is Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle a listed building?
- Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle free to visit?
- Yes, Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balliol College, Salvin Tower, Front Quadrangle?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 3BJ.