Archaeological sites · South East England
Godstow Abbey
In or near Oxford.
Godstow Abbey — archaeological in england west midlands.
Steve Daniels — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford Parkway · 3.3 km
About
Godstow Abbey is a archaeological located in england west midlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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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 an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. The remains of this former abbey provide insight into monastic life in the area. Visitors can explore the historical context and significance of the site, which reflects the region's ecclesiastical heritage. The site is of interest to those studying medieval history and archaeology.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7783, -1.3002
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX2 8PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford Parkway — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: w875822128 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q550373 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Godstow Abbey?
- Godstow Abbey is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX2 8PN), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Godstow Abbey?
- Godstow Abbey — archaeological in england west midlands.
- 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.
- When was Godstow Abbey built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- 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.