North Hinksey Conduit House
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Overview
Roofed conduit for Oxford's first water mains, constructed during the early 17th century. It was designed to take clean drinking water from the springs at North Hinksey to the Carfax Conduit, an extravagantly decorated fountain in the centre of Oxford. The conduit house protected a 20,000-gallon lead cistern which continued to supply water to the city until 1868. It resembles a small, powerfully-built church, complete with rudimentary flying buttresses, and on the outside walls is some beautifully chiselled graffiti dating from the 17th to 19th centuries.
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About the area
Located at the heart of England, Oxfordshire enjoys a rich heritage and varied scenery, with Oxford’s elegant streets a highlight for visitors. The landscape encompasses open chalk downland, picturesque rivers and attractive villages, while northwest of Oxfordshire is home to the sleepy backwaters of Abingdon, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington and Witney that reveal how Oxfordshire’s old towns evolved over the centuries.
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