Oxford boundary stones: The Trout, Lower Wolvercote (1886)
1886
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R. B U C K E L L
M A Y O R
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F. T W I N I N G
S H E R I F F
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In the carpark at the Trout Inn, Godstow. The city boundary runs through its premises
This stone is half buried today, but can be seen here in its entirety
Robert Buckell served his first term as Mayor of Oxford in 1885/6, and Francis Twining was his Sheriff
It matches exactly the following stones, which are also dated 1886:
• Binsey
• Godstow
• Port Meadow, near the carpark
• Port Meadow, near Burgess Field
The city crest on the flat top of the stone is missing, and the hole is filled with cement
Not a listed structure
1900 map centred on this stone