County Hall, Grade II* listed administrative building in New Road, Oxford, England
County Hall exhibits Gothic Revival architecture with a castellated main frontage of five bays and a central projecting porch on New Road.
Constructed in 1841 under architect John Plowman's design, County Hall replaced the previous judicial sessions house located at Oxford Castle grounds.
The building maintains its role as the headquarters of Oxfordshire County Council, hosting important administrative meetings and public services.
The structure stands at coordinates 51.7518, -1.26184, providing administrative services with public access during regular business hours.
The building functioned as a courthouse for notable cases, including the 1976 trial of Donald Neilson for the Lesley Whittle murder.
Location: Oxford
GPS coordinates: 51.75180,-1.26184
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:11
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