Aristotle Lane

Aristotle Lane is a road in north Oxford, England. The lane links North Oxford, leading from the junction of Kingston Road and Hayfield Road (close to the junction with Polstead Road), with Port Meadow to the west, via bridges over the Oxford Canal and railway. The other access to the meadow from North Oxford is via Walton Well Road to the south. St Philip & St James Primary School is located in Aristotle Lane, having previously below in Leckford Road to the south. The Aristotle Lane Allotments are also located here. In addition, there is a recreation ground. HistoryThere is evidence of Iron Age tracks from the location of Aristotle Lane across Port Meadow to Binsey Ford. The lane is named after Aristotle's Well in the vicinity, deriving from the name of the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. On 3 June 1644, King Charles I passed this way with around 5, 000 men, strategically withdrawing from Oxford, his temporary capital during the Civil War, across Port Meadow and the Thames.

Aristotle Lane is a road in north Oxford, England. The lane links North Oxford, leading from the junction of Kingston Road and Hayfield Road (close to the junction with Polstead Road), with Port Meadow to the west, via bridges over the Oxford Canal and railway. The other access to the meadow from North Oxford is via Walton Well Road to the south. St Philip & St James Primary School is located in Aristotle Lane, having previously below in Leckford Road to the south. The Aristotle Lane Allotments are also located here. In addition, there is a recreation ground. HistoryThere is evidence of Iron Age tracks from the location of Aristotle Lane across Port Meadow to Binsey Ford. The lane is named after Aristotle's Well in the vicinity, deriving from the name of the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. On 3 June 1644, King Charles I passed this way with around 5, 000 men, strategically withdrawing from Oxford, his temporary capital during the Civil War, across Port Meadow and the Thames.