Alcuin College, York Alcuin College, York Alcuin College is a college of the University of York located on Siward's Howe. It is one out of 9 colleges at the university, being the nearest to the library on the Heslington West part of the campus. 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
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