Worcester College, Main Block is a Grade I listed building in the Oxford local planning authority area, England. First listed on 12 January 1954. A C18 College.

Worcester College, Main Block

WRENN ID: ancient-eave-brook
Grade: I
Local Planning Authority: Oxford
Country: England
Date first listed: 12 January 1954
Type: College
Source: Historic England listing

Description

WORCESTER COLLEGE 1. 1485 Main Block SP 5006 NE 4/132C 12.1.54. SP 5006 SE 7/132C I 2. In Headington stone facing Beaumont Street. Consists of Hall in South Wing and Chapel on North Wing with recessed gateway in between. On West is a loggia over which is the Library. Built 1720-86, possibly to design of Dr George Clarke with Hawksmoor's "approval"; for parts William Townesend was mason. The design of the Chapel and Hall were changed later, possibly by James Wyatt. The Chapel redecorated by William Burgess in 1864-66, but restored to original design 1967. The decayed Headington Stone on West side of the block was replaced by synthetic stone in 1924-6. Re-faced in Clipsham blue-veined stone 1965-69.

Listing NGR: SP5093406509

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