The University Church of St. Mary the Virgin in Oxford, South East England, is the parish church of Oxford University. Originally built in the 13th century, it has seen many historic sermons over the centuries. It is also notable for its unusual architecture and the fine views provided by its tower. There has been a church on this site since Anglo-Saxon times, but the history of the current building begins in about the 13th century. The oldest part of the building remaining today is the tower, which was built in 1280 and decorated with spires and pinnacles in 1315-25.
