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Oxford Oratory

Oxford Oratory — Roman Catholic church in Oxford, England.

Oxford Oratory

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Oxford Oratory is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1993. Designed by Joseph Hansom. Built in the Gothic Revival style. Constructed primarily of brick. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Named after Aloysius Gonzaga. Wikidata describes it as: "Roman Catholic church in Oxford, England". Coordinates: 51.7593°, -1.2618°.

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The Oxford Oratory Church of St Aloysius Gonzaga (or Oxford Oratory for short) is the Catholic parish church for the centre of Oxford, England. It is located at 25 Woodstock Road, next to Somerville College. The church is served by the Congregation of the Oratory.

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Coordinates
51.7593, -1.2618
County
Oxfordshire
District
Oxford
Parish
Oxford, unparished area
Postcode
OX2 6HA
Parliamentary constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon
Established
1993

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Oxford Oratory?
Oxford Oratory is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.7593°, -1.2618°.
When was Oxford Oratory built?
Oxford Oratory dates to 1993 — the Modern period. It was designed by Joseph Hansom.
Who designed Oxford Oratory?
Oxford Oratory was designed by Joseph Hansom, in the Gothic Revival style.
Is Oxford Oratory a listed building?
Oxford Oratory carries the heritage designation "Grade II listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.