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The Circus is a historic ring of large townhouses in the city of Bath, Somerset, England, forming a circle with three entrances. Designed by architect John Wood, the Elder , it was built between 1754 and 1768, [2] and is regarded as a pre-eminent example of Georgian architecture .
- King's Circus
- 325 ft (99 m)
- 213.36 m (700.0 ft)
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
Jan 1, 2024 · The Circus consists of three curved segments of Grade I listed townhouses, forming a circle with three entrances. When viewed from the air, the Circus, along with Queen Square and adjoining Gay Street, form a key shape, which is a masonic symbol similar to those that adorn many of Wood's buildings.
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The Circus in Bath is a unique Georgian achievement in urban planning. The startling novelty of its form attracted commentary from the time it was first built. Three terraces of houses curve around a central circular space. Designed by John Wood the Elder, it was begun by him in 1754 and completed in 1768 under the direction of his son John ...
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2,525 reviews. #13 of 196 things to do in Bath. Points of Interest & LandmarksArchitectural Buildings. Open now. 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. By Edward. “ Striking Georgian Architecture ” Jun 2022. It was designed by John Wood the Elder, one of the most important British architects of the mid-18th century.
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May 8, 2019 · A brief history of the Circus in Bath, built 1754 to 1768 by John Wood, the Elder, and John Wood, the Younger in the Regency.
Europe. Bath. The Circus is a Georgian masterpiece. Built to John Wood the Elder's design and completed in 1768, it's said to have been inspired by the Colosseum in Rome. Arranged over three equal terraces, the 33 mansions form a circle and overlook a grassy disc populated by plane trees.
The Circus. Built between 1754 and 1768, the Circus is a ring of townhouses designed by John Wood the Elder, who, convinced that Bath had been the principal centre of Druid activity in Britain, designed the Circus with the same diameter as Stonehenge.
