The Circus, Bath
Mansions on The Circus | |
Interactive map of The Circus | |
| Former name | 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 | |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | 1-30 The Circus including Circus House, Bennett Street |
| Designated | 12 June 1950 |
| Reference no. | 1394142 |
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, and is regarded as a pre-eminent example of Georgian architecture. "Circus" (Latin) means a ring, oval or circle in English. The construction has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
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.