The Old Palace, Bishop Kings Palace, Grade I listed building in St Aldates, Oxford, England
The Old Palace features medieval architecture with extensions from 1622, forming a substantial residence at the corner of Rose Place and St Aldates.
The structure, built in 1485, merged two houses into one large property when Thomas Smith, a local brewer, expanded it between 1622 and 1628.
The building houses the Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy since 1920, serving as a center for religious activities and student gatherings.
The facility includes modern additions from 1972 with a chapel, the Newman Room, library, and student accommodations accessible through scheduled events.
Despite its name referencing Robert King, the first Bishop of Oxford, no evidence exists of the building ever serving as an episcopal residence.
Location: Oxford
GPS coordinates: 51.74910,-1.25686
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21
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