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

Prison Debtors’ Tower

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 8, 2018

1. Prison Debtors’ Tower Marker

Inscription. Oxford Preservation Trust
Prison
Debtors’ Tower
(1790) This Tower was built to imprison debtors who owed money. A rare triangular stone staircase leads to four floors divided into cells, some with fireplaces. Prisoners remained in prison until they paid their debts, and long stays were common.

Erected by The Oxford Preservation Trust.

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

Location. 51° 45.103′ N, 1° 15.777′ W. Marker is in Oxford, England, in Oxfordshire. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Perimeter Wall (a few steps from this marker); Prison D Wing (a few steps from this marker); Prison Governor’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Oxford Castle Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); Archaeology, the Castle Ditch (within shouting distance of this marker); The Motte and Bailey (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Vaulted Well Chamber (within shouting distance of this marker); Old County Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). 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 Debtors’ Tower Marker

Prison Debtors’ Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 8, 2018

3. Prison Debtors’ Tower

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 262 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.