Magdalen Tower

Magdalen Tower
Magdalen Tower, as seen from the nearby Founders Tower
Interactive map of the Magdalen Tower area
General information
TypeTower
Architectural styleGothic
LocationMagdalen College, High Street, Oxford, United Kingdom
Coordinates51°45′06″N 1°14′49″W / 51.75165°N 1.24683°W / 51.75165; -1.24683
Year built1492–1509
Construction started1492
Completed1509
Inaugurated9 August 1509
Renovated1976–1981
OwnerMagdalen College, Oxford
Height
Height144 feet (44 m)
Technical details
MaterialStone
Floor count4
Magdalen Tower
Location of Magdalen Tower within central Oxford
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Magdalen Tower, completed in 1509, is a bell tower that forms part of Magdalen College, Oxford. It is a central focus for the celebrations in Oxford on May Morning.