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Exeter College

one of the colleges at Oxford University , England.

Founded by Stapeldon, Bishop of Exeter, in 1314. It consists of a rector, 12 fellowships, and more than twenty scholarships. Eight of the latter, in accordance with the will of the founder, are reserved for those born or educated in the diocese of Exeter. The buildings have been ex- EXFOLIATION tensively restored, most of them dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. The chapel was built in 1857-1858 by Sir Gilbert Scott. A beautiful secluded garden adds to the attractiveness of the buildings.

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