Martyrs' Memorial Oxford, England

Martyrs'
The Martyrs' Memorial in central Oxford, designed in the Gothic Revival style by Sir George Gilbert Scott and completed in 1843. It commemorates the "Oxford martyrs" - Anglican clerics Thomas Cranmer, Nicholas Ridley, Hugh Latimer, who were burned at the stake nearby in 1555 and 1556. Holly Hayes all photos →

This Gothic Revival spire in the heart of Oxford commemorates the nearby executions of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer and other Anglican bishops under "Bloody" Queen Mary.

Location map of Martyrs' Memorial, Oxford, England. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Martyrs' Memorial, Oxford, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Oxford, England
Coordinates
51.7551960° N, 1.2590830° W map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Martyrs' Memorial
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024