Oxford in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Victoria Fountain

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 9, 2018

1. Victoria Fountain Marker

Inscription. Victoria
Fountain
Inaugurated By
HRH Princess Louise
May 25 1899
Restored 2009
by Oxford City Council and
Oxford Preservation Trust
Supported by
East Area Parliament, Magdalen College and
CPRE Oxfordshire Buildings Preservation Trust
Oxfordshire Preservation Trust
The Victoria Fountain
Built in 1899 to commemorate
Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee,
Designed by architect E.P. Warren.
A drinking fountain for people
and horses, it stands near the site
of a former 18th century
toll house and the original
St Clement’s Church.
Oxford City Council

Erected 1899.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1899.

Location. 51° 45.015′ N, 1° 14.664′ W. Marker is in Oxford, England, in Oxfordshire. Marker is at the intersection of Cowley Place and The Plain, on the left when traveling north on Cowley Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oxford, England OX4 1EA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Plain & Magdalen Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Early University (approx. 0.7 kilometers away);

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Christ Church (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); The High Street (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Radcliffe Square (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); George Claridge Druce (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Christ Church & Its Meadow (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Reredos Memorial (approx. 0.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 9, 2018

2. Victoria Fountain Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 9, 2018

3. Victoria Fountain Marker

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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 9, 2018

4. Victoria Fountain

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 9, 2018

5. Victoria Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.