Godstow, Medieval hamlet ruins near River Thames in Oxford, England.
Godstow is a hamlet featuring the remains of a Benedictine nunnery set along the Thames near Oxford. The surviving stone walls and surrounding meadows create a quiet place near an ancient bridge.
The nunnery was founded in 1133 and served as a Benedictine community for centuries. It was closed in 1539 during the widespread dissolution of monasteries under Henry VIII.
Lewis Carroll spent time here with Alice Liddell and her sisters on river outings that would shape his imagination. The connection to the famous tale still draws visitors curious about its origins.
The site is accessible by public footpaths from Oxford city center and lies near Godstow Bridge. A nearby inn offers a convenient place to rest and get refreshments during your visit.
The ruins served as a filming location for the musical sequence 'When I Kissed The Teacher' in the movie Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. This film production brought modern attention to these otherwise quiet remains.
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