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Woodstock, Oxfordshire

Woodstock is a small market town in Oxfordshire. The town is dominated by the neighbouring house, Blenheim Palace. Edward, elder son of King Edward III, known today as the Black Prince, was born in Woodstock Manor on 15 June 1330. In his lifetime he was known as Edward of Woodstock. The town is within the council area of West Oxfordshire (Oxfordshire).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Oxfordshire
Lat, Long: 51.847827,-1.3543096
Grid Reference: SP 4457 1677
Civil Parish: Woodstock CP
Council Area: West Oxfordshire CA (Oxfordshire CA)
Police Area: Thames Valley PA

GBPN ID: 50788
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Woodstock,_Oxfordshire_50788

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