Mob Quad, Oxford

Name: Mob Quad
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#170 among attractions in Oxford

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Mob Quad is a four-sided group of buildings from the 13th and 14th centuries in Merton College, Oxford, surrounding a small lawn. It is often claimed to be the oldest quadrangle in Oxford and elsewhere, although Merton's own Front Quad was actually enclosed earlier and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, says that its own Old Court is the oldest structure of its type in either Oxford or Cambridge. The quadrangle pattern has since been copied at many other colleges and universities worldwide. ()

Elevation: 220 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°45'3"N, 1°15'9"W

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HolywellOxford United Kingdom

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Mob Quad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: High Street, University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Christ Church Cathedral, Broad Walk.

~630 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
High Street, Oxford
4 min walk • High Street, commonly referred to as the "High," is a bustling artery of commerce and history in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This iconic street is renowned for its vibrant shopping district, offering a harmonious blend of traditional boutiques, modern...
~790 ftNW
Church
University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford
4 min walk • The University Church of St Mary the Virgin stands as a historic and spiritual beacon in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This venerable church is not only a place of worship but also an integral part of the University of Oxford's history, serving as the...
~600 ftSW
12th-century cathedral of famous college
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
3 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral, nestled in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom, is a historical and architectural marvel that continues to captivate visitors from around the globe. As the cathedral of the Diocese of Oxford and a central part of the world-renowned Christ...
~590 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Broad Walk, Oxford
3 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Oxford, Broad Walk offers a serene escape into nature, contrasting with the bustling academic life of the surrounding university. This picturesque hiking trail, lined with ancient trees and well-kept lawns, provides a peaceful...
~650 ftW
Universities and schools, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Christ Church, Oxford
4 min walk • Christ Church is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England. Christ Church is a joint foundation of the college and the cathedral of the Oxford diocese, which serves as the college chapel and whose dean is ex officio the college head.
~120 ftN
Church
Grove Walk, Oxford
1 min walk • Grove Walk is a short historic leafy walkway running north–south in central Oxford, England, situated on land between Merton College to the east and Corpus Christi College to the west. It provides one of the entrances to Christ Church Meadow from the north.
~320 ftE
Hiking, Hiking trail, Reportedly haunted
Dead Man's Walk, Oxford
2 min walk • Dead Man's Walk is a footpath running east–west in central Oxford, England, situated immediately to the south of Merton College and just outside the old city wall, with Corpus Christi College at the western end. To the north, Grove Walk connects with Merton Street through a gateway.
~460 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Christ Church Picture Gallery, Oxford
3 min walk • Christ Church Picture Gallery is an art museum at Christ Church, one of the colleges of Oxford University in England. The gallery holds an important collection of about 300 Old Master paintings and nearly 2,000 drawings.
~690 ftNE
Bridge
Logic Lane covered bridge, Oxford
4 min walk • The Logic Lane covered bridge is a small covered bridge at the High Street end of Logic Lane, within University College, Oxford, England. The bridge was designed by the Oxford architect Harry Wilkinson Moore and was completed in 1904. It links the older Radcliffe Quad buildings with the newer Durham Buildings, built in 1903.
~660 ftN
Monuments and statues
Shelley Memorial, Oxford
4 min walk • The Shelley Memorial is a memorial to the English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley at University College, Oxford, England, the college that he briefly attended and from which he was expelled for writing the 1811 pamphlet "The Necessity of Atheism".
~690 ftNW
Shopping, Art shops, Bookshop
Sanders of Oxford, Oxford
4 min walk • Sanders of Oxford is an antique print shop situated on the High Street of the city of Oxford, England. Although stores trading in prints were once common in the country, there are now only a handful left, Sanders being one of the largest and longest running outside London.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mob Quad?

Nearby attractions include Merton College Library, Oxford (1 min walk), Grove Walk, Oxford (1 min walk), Merton Street, Oxford (2 min walk), Corpus Christi College, Oxford (2 min walk).

How to get to Mob Quad by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mob Quad:

Bus

Queens Lane • Lines: 10, 15, 280, 3A, 5A, Lgw, Lhr, Tube, U1, X3, X90 (4 min walk)
Turl Street • Lines: 280, 3A, U1 (5 min walk)

Train

Oxford (20 min walk)