Christ Church Cathedral Oxford, England

View from across the Master's Garden to the east. The east facade was originally built in 1200 and rebuilt in a neo-Norman style by Sir Gilbert Scott in 1870-76. The spire dates from the early 13th century and is one of the oldest spires in England. Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, England. Holly Hayes all photos →

Christ Church Cathedral is a small medieval cathedral that is also the chapel of Christ Church College. It contains the restored shrine of Frideswide (Oxford's patron saint), a spectacular lierne vault in the choir, and 14C stained glass.

Location map of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, England. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Christ Church, St. Aldates, Oxford, England OX1 1DP
Coordinates: 51.7501481° N, 1.2546644° W map · aerial
Date(s): 1160-1200
Website: www.chch.ox.ac.uk
Email: porters@chch.ox.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1865 276150

Article Info

Page Title: Christ Church Cathedral
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024