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The Circus, Bath
Circular Georgian street in Bath, Somerset / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. "Circus" means a ring, oval or circle in Latin. The construction has been designated as a Grade I listed building.[3]
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Former name(s) | King's Circus |
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Maintained by | Bath and North East Somerset Council |
Addresses | 1-30 The Circus |
Postal code | BA1 2 |
Coordinates | 51.386°N 2.364°W / 51.386; -2.364 |
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Construction start | 1754 |
Completion | 1768 |
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Designer | John Wood, the Elder |
Status | Grade I listed[1] |
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The Circus is divided into three segments of equal length, with a lawn in the centre. Each segment faces one of the three entrances, ensuring a classical façade is always presented straight ahead.