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Carfax Tower
Heritage Open Day: You can enjoy an amazing view of the Oxford skyline when you visit our 12th-century tower, a remnant of what
used to be the official city church of Oxford. The Carfax tower is all that remains of the 12th century St Martin’s Church, the official city church of Oxford from 1122. In 1896, the main part of the church was demolished to make more room for traffic in the area. The tower is 74 feet tall and no building in central Oxford may be constructed higher than it. As such, it’s possible to climb the 99 steps to the top of the tower for an amazing view over the Oxford skyline.
used to be the official city church of Oxford. The Carfax tower is all that remains of the 12th century St Martin’s Church, the official city church of Oxford from 1122. In 1896, the main part of the church was demolished to make more room for traffic in the area. The tower is 74 feet tall and no building in central Oxford may be constructed higher than it. As such, it’s possible to climb the 99 steps to the top of the tower for an amazing view over the Oxford skyline.
Sunday 14 September
Carfax Tower, Queen Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1ET
Sun 14 Sep:1000-1700 (last entry 1645); Free Entry.
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