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

Prison D Wing

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 8, 2018

1. Prison D Wing Marker

Inscription. Oxford Preservation Trust
Prison
D Wing
(1790) William Blackburn designed D Wing, the Debtors' Tower and C Wing. When the prison expanded St. George's Chapel was demolished, though the ancient Crypt remains. Oxford Castle Unlocked now occupies D Wing, the Crypt, the Debtors' and St. George's Towers.

Erected by The Oxford Preservation Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 51° 45.101′ N, 1° 15.798′ 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 1JE, 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: Oxford Castle Timeline (a few steps from this marker); Prison Debtors’ Tower (a few steps from this marker); The Perimeter Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Vaulted Well Chamber (within shouting distance of this marker); Prison Governor’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Archaeology, the Castle Ditch

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Motte and Bailey (within shouting distance of this marker); Old County Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.

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. Prison D Wing Marker

Prison D Wing Marker and the Oxford Castle & Prison Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 8, 2018

3. Prison D Wing Marker and the Oxford Castle & Prison Entrance

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 354 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.