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The Roman Baths and site of Roman town, Bath, is a major archaeological complex in Somerset comprising the remains of a substantial Roman settlement centred on the naturally hot springs of the area. The site is principally known for its exceptionally well-preserved bathing complex, which developed from the late first century AD onwards as a thermal spa complex dedicated to the goddess Sulis Minerva, drawing visitors from across the Roman province of Britannia. The architectural remains include the Great Bath, hypocausted (underfloor heated) chambers, and associated structures demonstrating sophisticated Roman engineering adapted to exploit the site's geothermal resources. The settlement itself, known as Aquae Sulis, was an important religious and leisure destination throughout the Roman period, with material evidence including coins, inscriptions, and sculptural fragments attesting to its significance as a pilgrimage site and commercial centre until the end of Roman rule in Britain in the early fifth century.
The Roman Baths and site of Roman town, Bath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004678. View the official record →
The Roman Baths and site of Roman town, Bath, is a major archaeological complex in Somerset comprising the remains of a substantial Roman settlement centred on the naturally hot springs of the area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004678.
The Roman Baths and site of Roman town, Bath is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1004678.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of a Roman road 565m north of Abbey Farm (5.7 km), Bowl barrow 150m NNW of Abbey Farm (6 km), Hinton Priory Carthusian charterhouse and associated water management features (6.4 km).
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The Roman Baths and site of Roman town, Bath stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.