A Grade II listed Victorian parish church in North Oxford, standing near Kingston Road with an adjoining war memorial in the form of a calvary.
At a glance
St Margaret’s Church occupies a prominent corner site in North Oxford, where Kingston Road meets St Margaret’s Road. Built during the Victorian era, the church serves as a focal point for the local parish and retains its original architectural character.
History
Constructed between 1883 and 1893, St Margaret’s Church emerged during a period of significant suburban expansion in Oxford. The parish war memorial was added later, dedicated in 1920 following the First World War. It stands in the form of a calvary, adjoining the southwestern end of the churchyard.
What you see
The church building reflects Victorian ecclesiastical design of its period. Its Grade II listing indicates structures of special interest, warranting protection and preservation. The accompanying war memorial calvary provides a solemn counterpoint to the main structure.
Cultural significance
St Margaret’s represents an important chapter in Oxford’s nineteenth-century growth beyond its medieval core. The church and its war memorial together document both Victorian parish building and the community’s response to the Great War.
Key facts
- Location: North Oxford, corner of Kingston Road and St Margaret’s Road
- Built: 1883–1893
- Listing: Grade II
- War memorial dedicated: 1920
- Coordinates: 51.766725, −1.268505
- Country: United Kingdom
- City: Oxford
Practical information & getting there
St Margaret’s Church is located in North Oxford on Kingston Road. For current opening hours, services, and visiting information, contact the parish directly or consult the church’s official channels.
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