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All Saints Church

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All Saints Church — church building in Oxford, UK.

All Saints Church, historic churches in Oxfordshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Oxford · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly

About

All Saints Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1707. Built in the English Baroque style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60282. Wikidata describes it as: "church building in Oxford, UK". Coordinates: 51.7525°, -1.2556°.

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From the Wikipedia article

All Saints Church is a former church on the north side of the High Street in central Oxford, England, on the corner of Turl Street. It is now the library of Lincoln College. This former church is Grade I listed.

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Background

History

The original All Saints Church was founded in 1122 on this site. However, on 8 March 1700, the spire of the church collapsed, destroying most of the building. There was an appeal for funds and the current building, seating 350, was completed in 1720. The building was designed by Henry Aldrich, the Dean of Christ Church. Nicholas Hawksmoor is thought to be responsible for the tower and spire. Four of the original bells survived the collapse. The repairs to the church were very expensive and donations were received from most of the Oxford colleges and also Queen Anne. In 1896, when St Martin's Church at Carfax was demolished (except for its tower), All Saints became the official City Church,…

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Coordinates
51.7525, -1.2556
County
Oxfordshire
District
Oxford
Parish
Oxford, unparished area
Postcode
OX1 4AH
Parliamentary constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon
Established
1707
Nearest railway station
Oxford1 km
Opening
Mo-Fr 14:00-17:00; Sa-Su 11:00-17:00

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Frequently asked questions

Where is All Saints Church?
All Saints Church is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 4AH), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
When was All Saints Church built?
Built or established in 1707.
Is All Saints Church a listed building?
All Saints Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is All Saints Church free to visit?
Yes, All Saints Church is free to enter.
How do I get to All Saints Church?
The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 4AH.