Gargoyles of Oxford
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Perched on college rooftops and peering from stone walls, Oxford’s gargoyles are far more than weathered faces. They’re storytellers, guardians, jokes in stone—and a window into centuries of creativity and curiosity. This site is your guide to the creatures, characters, and carvings that watch over the city.
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Find a gargoyle
Hunt down some of the city’s most iconic and overlooked gargoyles.
Types of gargoyle
Discover the different styles, symbols, and meanings carved into Oxford’s architecture.
Medieval roots
Trace the journey from ancient drainage solutions to medieval symbolism and Victorian revival.