Historic churches · South East England
St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford
In or near Oxford.
St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford — church of England parish church in Magdalen Street, Oxford, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
St Mary Magdalen's Church in Oxford is located at postcode OX1 3AD and is approximately 0.8 km from the nearest railway station, Oxford. Entry to the church is free, though wheelchair access is limited.
About
St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church of England parish church in Magdalen Street, Oxford, England". Coordinates: 51.7546°, -1.2588°.
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Heritage listing
St Mary Magdalen is a Church of England parish church in Magdalen Street, Oxford, England, dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. It is one of the city's ancient parish churches and is a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary Magdalen's Church is an Anglican church located in central Oxford, known for its vibrant and inclusive community. Visitors can participate in various worship services and experience the church's spiritual significance within the Catholic tradition.
From the Wikipedia article
St Mary Magdalen is a Church of England parish church in Magdalen Street, Oxford, England, dedicated to Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene. It is one of the city's ancient parish churches and is a Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
A Saxon wooden church was built outside the Saxon walls of the city of Oxford, just beyond the North Gate. This church was burnt down in 1074, so Robert D'Oyly, the Norman Constable of Oxford, had single-aisle chapel built to replace it. In 1194 Saint Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, had the church rebuilt. Work of that period survives in the east wall of the chancel wall and in the south aisle, and the altar dedicated to St Thomas Becket. By 1235 the church had an altar dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The chancel was rebuilt late in the 13th century. In 1320 the Carmelites founded a chapel in the south aisle, which survives as the present Lady Chapel. The west tower was built between 1511 and 1531.…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7546, -1.2588
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 3AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.stmarymagdalenoxford.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594567 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Oxford, St Mary Magdalen Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford?
- St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 3AD), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford?
- St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford — church of England parish church in Magdalen Street, Oxford, England.
- How do I get to St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 3AD.
- When was St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford built?
- Built or established in 1101.
- Is St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford a listed building?
- St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary Magdalen's Church, Oxford?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 3AD.