Gazetteer of
British Place Names

Wroxton Abbey is a Jacobean country house, built on the foundations of a Augustinian priory, located near Wroxton, Oxfordshire. The priory was founded in 1217 by Michael Belet in honour of St Mary. The early 17th-century house was begun by Sir William Pope around 1618 and comprised the Great Hall, Parlour, Porch and Pantry. The house incorporates monastic remains including a 13th-century blocked arch and a 14th-century moulded doorway in the boilerhouse. Additions by Roger North around 1672 include the north wing with Great Parlour, Garden Parlour, and Chapel. The house became the location of Wroxton College in 1965. It is within the council area of Cherwell (Oxfordshire).
Historic England Listing 1046769.

Place Type: Jacobean House
Historic County: Oxfordshire
Lat, Long: 52.071307,-1.3936643
Grid Reference: SP 4165 4161
Civil Parish: Wroxton CP
Council Area: Cherwell CA (Oxfordshire CA)
Police Area: Thames Valley PA

GBPN ID: 305697
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wroxton_Abbey,_Oxfordshire_305697

 Peruse Oxfordshire on Wikishire