The Octagon House, said to be the oldest in Oxford, as it was 25 years ago. – Vintage Photograph

The Octagon House, believed to be the oldest building in Oxford, is seen in this photograph taken on April 4, 1954. It is said to date back to the 13th century and was formerly a bastion in the city wall, known as “Our Ladye’s Chappel at Smithegate.” Now, it is part of Hertford College Junior Common Room.The Octagon House, believed to be the oldest building in Oxford, is seen in this photograph taken on April 4, 1954. It is said to date back to the 13th century and was formerly a bastion in the city wall, known as “Our Ladye’s Chappel at Smithegate.” Now, it is part of Hertford College Junior Common Room.

Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.8 cm

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Photo retired. Block only of the Photo The Octagon House, said to be the oldest in Oxford-it dates from the 13th century-as it was 25 years ago. It was formerly a bastion in the old city wall, and was known as “Our Ladye’s Chappel at Smithegate.” It is now part of Hertford College Junior Common Room, as shown below. 9×4 16 2 4-4-54