how old is the city of oxford?

Answer 1

By the first half of the 7th century Christianity arrived to the surrounding areas but no evidence from this period has been discovered to confirm the existence of a town where Oxford now stands. It is thought that it was with the foundation of a monastery in the 8th century, linked to the historical figure of St Frideswide that we have the first indications of a town in the area. The monastery, probably located on the site of Christ Church, was destroyed by fire but rebuilt in 1122 as an Augustinian Priory. The discovery of a cemetery in Christ Church tends to confirm the existence of this early monastery and therefore the humble beginnings of a small community. Where the original "ford" was located, from which the name of the city derives, is the subject of some speculation although recent evidence tends to indicate the ford at North Hinksey as the most probable spot.

Answer 2

Apparently there is more than one City of Oxford in the World....

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2003-33,GGLD:en&q=City+of+Oxford

The English one however, has been around for some time...

Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years.

http://www.oxfordcity.co.uk/

Answer 3

Received city status 1542 but has been inhabited since the 8th century. More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford#History

Answer 4

there was a grass hut there 3000 years ago