Port Meadow is a large area of common land to the north and west of Oxford, England. Common land, or just common, is frequently used to describe a parcel of land, usually near the centre of towns and villages, which is thought to be owned in common by all the members of the community. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my [birth]right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked...

The meadow is an ancient area of grazing land, still used for horses, and has never been ploughed. It runs from Jericho to Wolvercote along the east (left) bank of the River Thames, with the suburb of North Oxford further to the east. It is a typical English watermeadow and is a favorite area for walking, with easy access from the city of Oxford. It is also a UK government SSSI. In the winter it floods and if frozen forms a huge and safe area for skating. Jericho is one of Oxfords oldest residential district, but the origins of its name also remain clouded in the mists of time. ... The ruin of Godstow Nunnery. ... The Thames (pronounced //) is a river flowing through southern England and connecting London with the sea. ... North Oxford, especially central North Oxford between the city centre and Summertown, is considered by many to be the most desirable and famous suburb of Oxford, England. ... A watermeadow is an area of grassland or pasture beside a river, subject to seasonal flooding. ... A Site of Special Scientific Interest or SSSI is a conservation designation denoting a protected area in the United Kingdom. ... There are several varieties of skating: Figure skating Ice skating Inline skating Roller skating Snow skating Skateboarding Tour skating Speed skating See also: list of skating sports. ...

Medley Sailing Club, the furthest upstream sailing club on the River Thames, is located on the riverbank opposite the meadow. Medley Sailing Club is a dinghy sailing club on the River Thames, situated opposite Port Meadow in Oxford, England. ...

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