Magdalen College, Medieval college in Oxford, England
Magdalen College is a college of the University of Oxford in Oxford, England, covering roughly 100 acres along the River Cherwell. The site includes a great tower, cloisters, chapels, a library, and wide open spaces with meadows and tree groves.
William Waynflete founded the house in 1458 as Bishop of Winchester, initially for one president and six scholars. Buildings expanded through the 16th century with new wings and academic rooms during the Tudor period.
Its name refers to Mary Magdalene, the patron saint of the foundation, though locals pronounce it like the word for tearful sentimentality.
The main entrance sits on High Street near Magdalen Bridge at the eastern edge of the old town. Visitors can walk to the complex from other parts of the university, and the outdoor areas offer quiet spots between buildings.
A herd of fallow deer lives within the grounds and moves freely among the old trees and open meadows. The animals have been part of the landscape for centuries and give the place a woodland character in the middle of town.
Location: Oxford
Inception: 1458
Founders: William Waynflete
Part of: University of Oxford
Website: http://magd.ox.ac.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.75194,-1.24639
Latest update: December 12, 2025 20:54
University of Oxford Botanic Garden
204 m
Examination Schools
249 m
Magdalen Bridge
108 m
Addison's Walk
91 m
Florey Building
262 m
Magdalen Tower
40 m
Founders Tower
42 m
The Main (or Danby) Gateway In The Centre With Its Flanking Wall And 2 Doorways
87 m
15, Merton Street
262 m
University Registry Annexe
225 m
Magdalen College, The Old Grammar Hall
79 m
Entrance Screen Of The Examination Schools Fronting Merton Street
229 m
Fountain In The Centre Of The Garden
140 m
Magdalen College, The New School Room
154 m
Magdalen College, St Swithins Quadrangle
127 m
Stone on the east corner of Magdalen Tower, in the High Street
45 m
Magdalen College, Hall, Great Quadrangle
16 m
Magdalen College, Chapel, Great Quadrangle
37 m
Sedan Hall
271 m
16, Merton Street
254 m
Wall Between Main Gate And Magdalen College Bursary
89 m
18, Merton Street
239 m
13, Merton Street
278 m
58, 58A And 59, High Street
188 m
The Library And Herbarium Of The Botanic Gardens
89 m
Magdalen College, Range On The High Street
44 m
17, Merton Street
247 m
Magdalen College, Cloister, Great Quadrangle
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