Cathedrals · South East England
Godstow Abbey
In or near Oxford.
Godstow Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford Parkway · 3.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Godstow Abbey is a cathedral in england south east, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wytham Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Godstow Abbey is a former nunnery located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance and remains from the medieval period. The site is associated with the Augustinian order and features ruins that reflect its ecclesiastical past.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7786, -1.2994
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX2 8PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford Parkway — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.britainexpress.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17663596 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Godstow Abbey?
- Godstow Abbey is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX2 8PN), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Godstow Abbey?
- Godstow Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Godstow Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX2 8PN.
- Is Godstow Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Godstow Abbey is part of the Wytham Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Godstow Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX2 8PN.