Balliol College

The Oxford love hearts

John Balliol Founder of the Oxford College died in 1268. His heart was removed, embalmed, and kept by his widow Dervorguilla and both were buried at Sweetheart Abbey (which she founded) near Dumfries, in 1290. 

Balliol college erected 2 hearts at the top of the tower which intertwine, when viewed from a certain angle.
The Oxford love hearts

John Balliol Founder of the Oxford College died in 1268. His heart was removed, embalmed, and kept by his widow Dervorguilla and both were buried at Sweetheart Abbey (which she founded) near Dumfries, in 1290. 

Balliol college erected 2 hearts at the top of the tower which intertwine, when viewed from a certain angle.


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