Oxford, England

RCHM 2. Built in 1664-69 at the cost of Archbishop Seldon to the designs of Wren.

Parish church. (RCHM 30). C11-C12 chancel. Mid C13 west tower with top stage of 1464; repaired 1908. North arcade and north aisle rebuilt in mid C15.

Parish church. (RCHM 40). Probably C12 in origin, the chancel and nave being mainly rebuilt C13; South porch added in C13. In C15 East wall of chancel rebuilt and again in 1833. Church restored 1936-7.

122, 123. (RCHM 42).

Parish church. (RCHM 35). Late C13 chancel. South chapel, circa 1330. North and South aisles have arcades rebuilt early in Cl6. West tower, between 1511 and 1531. South porch, warly Cl6. Cl7 and C18 monuments.

Founded in 1432 to educate Catholic clergy, who were required to pray for "all souls" in purgatory, All Souls is now home to post-doctorate fellows of Oxford University.

This parish church boasts the oldest building in Oxford (tower, c. 1040) and some of the oldest stained glass windows in England (1290). Thomas Cranmer was imprisoned here before his martyrdom, and William Shakespeare and John Wesley visited later.

This 12th-century parish church just north of Oxford's city center was consecrated by St. Hugh of Lincoln.

The official church of the University of Oxford, St. Mary's Church has seen many historic sermons over the centuries and holds regular services today. You can climb the tower for spectacular views of the city.

Founded in 1509 and named for a brass knocker depicting a lion's nose, Brasenose College occupies three attractive quads just off Radcliffe Square. Its 17th-century chapel features colorful fan vaults.