- The most dramatic moment in the military history of Oxford Castle came in 1142, at the height of the Civil War between King Stephen and Queen Maud.
- Little remains of the castle which was started in 1071 apart from the motte and one four storey tower. ... 44 New Rd, Oxford OX1.
- Oxford Castle & Prison explores the 1000-years of Oxford's History. Led by one of our costumed characters, the rich history of the castle with a prison at its...
- The visitor attraction, Oxford Castle and Prison, brings the site’s history to life, opening a whole new perspective on Oxford.
- Most of the castle was destroyed in the Civil War and by the 18th century the remaining buildings had become Oxford's local prison.
- Explore 1000 years of history at Oxford Castle and Prison. ... Visit the unique gift shop which is built into the walls of the castle and prison.
- Are you ready to discover Oxford Castle, a historical structure waiting to be explored, notable for its walls and defense systems that carry the traces of history?
- She kept us spellbound throughout the tour. I highly recommend joining Emily on the Oxford Castle tour for an unforgettable journey into the past.
- [4] Oxford Castle is not among the 48 recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, but not every castle in existence at the time was recorded in the survey.
- Discover 1,000 years of Oxford’s history! Oxford Castle & Prison is a visitor attraction with a past stretching far beyond your imagination.