Alcuin College (York)

United Kingdom / England / Bishopthorpe / York / Alcuin Way
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Alcuin College is one of the University of York's first colleges, established in 1967 alongside Vanbrugh College. It was officially opened in 1969 by Lord Clark, the Chancellor of the University.

It is located on Siward's Howe, making it the highest elevated college in the University. It is also believed to be the burial site of Eric Bloodaxe, who was King of Northumbria and of Norway.
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Coordinates:   53°57'0"N   1°2'59"W
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