Oxford in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Archaeology, the Castle Ditch
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 8, 2018
1. Archaeology, the Castle Ditch Marker
Archaeology,
the Castle Ditch
and its skeletons
In 2003 excavations uncovered the Castle Ditch
part of the defences of the Norman Castle.
64 human skeletons were found buried here,
many dating from the late 16th century.
Erected by The Oxford Preservation Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 51° 45.117′ N, 1° 15.756′ W. Marker is in Oxford, England, in Oxfordshire. It can be reached from the intersection of New Road and Oxford Castle, on the left when traveling west. Located at Oxford Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oxford, England OX1 1ND, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Motte and Bailey (here, next to this marker); Prison Governors House (here, next to this marker); The Perimeter Wall (a few steps from this marker); Vaulted Well Chamber (within shouting distance of this marker); Prison Debtors Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Old County Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Oxford Castle
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Oxford Castle & Prison. (Submitted on October 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Oxford Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 8, 2018
2. Archaeology, the Castle Ditch Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 8, 2018
3. Archaeology, the Castle Ditch Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
