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This west end section is now the earliest surviving part of the roof. Later in the 19th Century the market was enlarged again and the roof was extended to enclose the remaining parts of the Market. Subsequent sections of the roof were in timber. Most of the market has been remodelled, and all that remains of John Gwynn’s work is the High Street frontage. <ref>[https://www.jamesmackintosharchitects.com/covered-market-oxford] James Mackintosh Architects: 60-62 Covered Market, Oxford</ref>
This west end section is now the earliest surviving part of the roof. Later in the 19th Century the market was enlarged again and the roof was extended to enclose the remaining parts of the Market. Subsequent sections of the roof were in timber. Most of the market has been remodelled, and all that remains of John Gwynn’s work is the High Street frontage. <ref>[https://www.jamesmackintosharchitects.com/covered-market-oxford] James Mackintosh Architects: 60-62 Covered Market, Oxford</ref>


See Covered Market Heritage Assessment<ref>[file:///C:/Users/John/AppData/Local/Temp/Covered_Market_Heritage_Statement.pdf] The Covered Market, High Street Oxford. HERITAGE ASSESSMENT. June 2013. Oxford City Council
See Covered Market Heritage Assessment<ref>[https://www.oxford.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/428/covered_market_heritage_statement.pdf] The Covered Market, High Street Oxford. HERITAGE ASSESSMENT. June 2013. Oxford City Council Heritage and Specialist Services Team</ref> for a detailed history and description of the market.
Heritage and Specialist Services Team</ref> for a detailed history and description of the market.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==

Latest revision as of 12:36, 18 March 2022

Iron roof frame, wood and slate roof, clerestory windows
Closer view of 1839 roof structure

The Covered Market was first opened in 1774. It was designed by John Gwynn.

In 1834-40 the ‘New Market’ was added, designed by Thomas Wyatt junior (son of Thomas Wyatt of Oxford (1777-1845)). It featured an iron roof on stone piers, using castings from Dewer of London.

This west end section is now the earliest surviving part of the roof. Later in the 19th Century the market was enlarged again and the roof was extended to enclose the remaining parts of the Market. Subsequent sections of the roof were in timber. Most of the market has been remodelled, and all that remains of John Gwynn’s work is the High Street frontage. [1]

See Covered Market Heritage Assessment[2] for a detailed history and description of the market.

See Also

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Sources of Information

  1. [1] James Mackintosh Architects: 60-62 Covered Market, Oxford
  2. [2] The Covered Market, High Street Oxford. HERITAGE ASSESSMENT. June 2013. Oxford City Council Heritage and Specialist Services Team