Historic houses · South East England
Founders Tower
In or near Oxford.
Founders Tower — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Founders Tower, the nearest railway station is Oxford, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX1 4AU. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Founders Tower is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Founder's Tower is a tower in Magdalen College, Oxford, England. It is the second-highest tower in the college, after the Great Tower. It is very slightly taller than St. Swithun's Tower, which faces it across St John's Quad. Founder's Tower houses the entrance to the Old Library, and sits above the main entrance to the Cloisters. Despite the views of the college from the top of the tower, access is restricted.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
University College Oxford, founded in 1249, is a historic academic institution known for its excellence in teaching and research. Visitors can explore the college's rich history and vibrant academic community, which fosters personal and intellectual growth.
From the Wikipedia article
Founder's Tower is a tower in Magdalen College, Oxford, England. It is the second-highest tower in the college, after the Great Tower. It is very slightly taller than St. Swithun's Tower, which faces it across St John's Quad. Founder's Tower houses the entrance to the Old Library, and sits above the main entrance to the Cloisters. Despite the views of the college from the top of the tower, access is restricted. It is listed on the National Heritage List for England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.7522, -1.2468
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 4AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Phone
- +44 (0)1865 276 602
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.univ.ox.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5474611 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Founders Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Founders Tower?
- Founders Tower is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 4AU), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Founders Tower?
- Founders Tower — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Founders Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 4AU.
- Is Founders Tower a listed building?
- Founders Tower is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- How do I get to Founders Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 4AU.