An architectural analysis of the Hot Bath and Cross Bath, Bath, 1997–2003


World Heritage Site: City of Bath

Publication Year: 2013

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE5CB25F0D26

Summary

An architectural analysis of the Hot Bath and Cross Bath in Bath, England, reveals how these significant public buildings adapted to evolving social demands while preserving their historic integrity. Designed by John Wood the Younger and Thomas Baldwin respectively, both structures exemplify the city's architectural innovation. The study, conducted between 1997 and 2003, demonstrates that strategic adjustments in circulation and division can effectively manage changing social needs without compromising the original architectural vision. This insight offers valuable lessons for the conservation of similar heritage sites.

Citation

BOUCHER, ANDREWR., MORRISS, RICHARDK., & MAYES, SIMONR. (2013). An architectural analysis of the Hot Bath and Cross Bath, Bath, 1997–2003. Post-Medieval Archaeology, 47(1), 164–194. https://doi.org/10.1179/0079423613z.00000000030

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