Alden's Oxford guide : with an appendix entitled "Old Oxford", and a new map . m^ FRIAR BACONS STUDY. earthwork lines of defence,* of which there are now left only a fewtraces in the shape of green grassy mounds, such as may be seen * The plan of these works on page 117 is a reduced copy of one in Skeltons OxoniaAntiqua, said to be a fac-simile from Antony a Wood. It is reproduced here by kindpermission of the late Gen. Rigaud, from his interesting pamphlet on the Lints RoumlOxford, 1642—1646 (Oxford: W. R. Bowden).— [Ed.] Fortifications. 117 close to the river beyond Holywell Church. The fort
Alden's Oxford guide : with an appendix entitled "Old Oxford", and a new map . m^ FRIAR BACONS STUDY. earthwork lines of defence,* of which there are now left only a fewtraces in the shape of green grassy mounds, such as may be seen * The plan of these works on page 117 is a reduced copy of one in Skeltons OxoniaAntiqua, said to be a fac-simile from Antony a Wood. It is reproduced here by kindpermission of the late Gen. Rigaud, from his interesting pamphlet on the Lints RoumlOxford, 1642—1646 (Oxford: W. R. Bowden).— [Ed.] Fortifications. 117 close to the river beyond Holywell Church. The fortificationswere commenced about April, 1643, and for two or three yearswere worked at till completed; but on June 20th, 1646, a treatyfor the surrender of Oxford was concluded, and on June 24ththe city was surrendered to the Parliamentarians. The Royalists. FORTIFICATIONS ROUND OXFORD, 1642—1646. A—St. Giles Church. B—Holywell Church. C—Magdalen —Grand Pont (Folly Bridge). E—St. Thomas Church. F—Oxford Castle. marched out through a guard of the enemy, extending from to Shotover Hill, armed, with colours flying and drumsbeating; Prince Rupert and Prince Maurice, with the people ofquality, having previously left the city. That Oxford should have been given up, instead of standing asiege, is now a matter for happy reflection; and it is enough for 118 Aldens Oxford Guide. us to know that Sir Thomas Fairfax chose Headington Hill as thesite of a very strong and great work or entrenchment, ofcapacity to receive and lodge three thousand men j that a bridgewas thrown over the Cherwell at Marston, and a strong post madeon the north side; that at one time Fairfax had his head-quartersat Marston, Oliver Cromwell at Wytham, and Major Browne atWolvercote; that at another period the Parliament head-quarterswere at Holt
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