Gravestone Geology Walk - Holywell Cemetery

The wide range of rock types used for gravestones means that cemeteries can be geological treasure-troves. We will be referring to the history of graveyard design and demonstrating changes in styles of gravestones. Join geologists Nina Morgan and Philip Powell on a guided geological walk through Holywell cemetery. You'll never look at cemeteries in the same way again!

Group size limited to 15 per walk – so booking will be essential.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1100-1200 and 1430-1530

Location & directions

Holywell Cemetery, Longwall Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3TU

Contact on day:

Anna Clark

Telephone number:

+441865242918

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Bookings will open on 26th August 2025 at 9:30am via this webpage: www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk/gravestone-geology-walk-holywell-cemetery

Booking contact name:

Oxford Preservation Trust

Booking website:

https://www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk/gravestone-geology-walk-holywell-cemetery

Booking opens:

26 Aug 2025 09:30 AM

Accessibility details

No Disabled Access Please note: The walk is not suitable for those with walking difficulties, nor for children in buggies. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes or trainers. All children must be accompanied by an adult. We are also limiting the number of participants to 15, and pre-booking is required.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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