Carfax Tower Tower Of The Church Of St Martin Carfax
Carfax Tower Tower Of The Church Of St Martin Carfax, Medieval steeple at city crossroads in Oxford, England
The 74-foot stone tower features a clock with quarter boys who strike bells marking each quarter-hour on the east facade of the structure.
Built in 1818, the tower remains from the 12th-century St Martin's Church, which served as Oxford's official city church until its partial demolition in 1896.
The tower functions as a central reference point for Oxford University regulations, requiring specific students to live within six miles of its location.
Visitors can ascend 99 steps to reach the observation platform, with admission prices of 4 pounds for adults and 3 pounds for children.
The Oxford City Council maintains strict regulations preventing any central Oxford building from exceeding the height of this Grade II listed structure.
Location: Oxford
GPS coordinates: 51.75196,-1.25817
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:52
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