The Circus, Bath
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 1769, 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.
A view of The Circus | |
| Former name(s) | King's Circus |
|---|---|
| Maintained by | Bath and North East Somerset Council |
| Length | 213.36 m (700.0 ft) |
| Width | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Addresses | 1-30 The Circus |
| Postal code | BA1 2 |
| Coordinates | 51.386°N 2.364°W |
| Construction | |
| Construction start | 1754 |
| Completion | 1769 |
| Other | |
| Designer | John Wood, the Elder |
| Status | Grade I listed |
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.
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