Oxford Castle
Oxfordshire
England
SP
510-061
Oxford
Castle is an interesting Norman stone motte and bailey fortress, founded by Robert
d'Oilly. The summit of the motte has lost its two decagonal shell-walls but retains
a hexagonal well-chamber. The plain, square St George's Tower is stepped inwards
up its height, with a round stair turret set to one corner. A high wall with round-headed
opening's guards the roof. 12 miles south-east is Wallingford
Castle.
Oxford Castle is located in the city centre, preserved in the buildings of a prison. The motte can be seen from the corner of New Road and Paradise Street and St George's Tower can be seen from the corner of Paradise Street and St Thomas Street. 58 miles north-west of London on the A40-M40-A40-A420.
The
site is visible from the road. There are car parks in the city centre.
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