Worcester College, Main Block

Worcester College's Main Block, built between 1720 and 1786, is constructed from Headington stone and is located on Beaumont Street. The building features a Hall in the South Wing and a Chapel in the North Wing, with a recessed gateway situated between them. To the west, there is a loggia above which sits the Library. The design is possibly attributed to Dr. George Clarke, with the approval of Hawksmoor, and William Townesend served as the mason for some parts. The designs of the Chapel and Hall were later altered, likely by James Wyatt. The Chapel was redecorated by William Burgess between 1864 and 1866 but was restored to its original design in 1967. The decayed Headington Stone on the west side of the block was replaced with synthetic stone from 1924 to 1926, and the building was re-faced in Clipsham blue-veined stone from 1965 to 1969.