Great Hall of Christ Church, Oxford

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The Great Hall of Christ Church, Oxford is a grand medieval-style dining hall famed for its hammerbeam roof, historic portraits, and as a major inspiration for the Hogwarts Great Hall in the Harry Potter films.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf dining hall
hall
tourist attraction
affiliation University of Oxford
architecturalStyle Perpendicular Gothic
associatedWith Cardinal Thomas Wolsey
Henry VIII of England
surface form: King Henry VIII
commissionedBy Cardinal Thomas Wolsey
constructionPeriod 16th century
depictsInPortraits British monarchs
college deans
distinguished alumni
famedFor association with Harry Potter films
hammerbeam roof
historic portraits
hasCollection portrait collection of notable figures
hasFeature high table
historic portraits
long refectory tables
raised dais
stained glass windows
wood‑panelled walls
hasFloorType stone floor
hasLighting medieval‑style chandeliers
hasRoofType hammerbeam roof
hasSeatingCapacity several hundred diners
heritageStatus part of Grade I listed buildings of Christ Church
inspired Hogwarts Great Hall in the Harry Potter films
surface form: Hogwarts Great Hall (Harry Potter films)
locatedIn Christ Church, Oxford
England
Oxford
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
openTo college members
visitors on guided tours
ownedBy Christ Church, Oxford
partOf Christ Church, Oxford
primaryFunction college dining
tourismAttractionFor Harry Potter fans
architecture enthusiasts
university visitors
usedFor college ceremonies
formal dining
special events

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Christ Church, Oxford hasComponent Great Hall of Christ Church, Oxford
Hogwarts Great Hall in the Harry Potter films inspiredBy Great Hall of Christ Church, Oxford
subject surface form: Hogwarts Great Hall (Harry Potter films)
this entity surface form: Christ Church Hall, Oxford