 A view of The Circus | |
| Former name(s) | King's Circus |
|---|---|
| Maintained by | Bath and North East Somerset Council |
| Addresses | 1-30 The Circus |
| Postal code | BA1 2 |
| Coordinates | 51°23′10″N 2°21′50″W / 51.386°N 2.364°W |
| Construction | |
| Construction start | 1754 |
| Completion | 1768 |
| Other | |
| Designer | John Wood, the Elder |
| Status | Grade I listed[1] |
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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]
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.
- ^ "1-30 The Circus including Circus House, Bennett Street". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ Manco 2004, p. 6.
- ^ "1-30 The Circus including Circus House, Bennett Street". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 27 July 2022.