Memorials & monuments · South East England
Prison Debtors' Tower
In or near Oxford.
Prison Debtors' Tower — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
John Myers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Prison Debtors' Tower is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Prison Debtors' Tower is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the historical significance of debtors' prisons in England, reflecting the era's approach to financial insolvency. The tower serves as a reminder of the social and legal challenges faced by individuals in debt during that time.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7517, -1.2630
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 1AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10975208667 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prison Debtors' Tower?
- Prison Debtors' Tower is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 1AZ), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Prison Debtors' Tower?
- Prison Debtors' Tower — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prison Debtors' Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 1AZ.
- Is Prison Debtors' Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Prison Debtors' Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prison Debtors' Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 1AZ.