Monument record MDR290 - Roman bath (possible site of), Manchester Road, Buxton
Type and Period (1)
- BATHS ? (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
As further proof that the Romans used Buxton as a bathing place, what appeared to be a bath was found at the back of Clarendon Buildings, Manchester Road, by Mr Webster, the owner, about twenty years ago [written in 1903]. The Chalybeate spring rises about this site and may have been utilised for the purpose of the bath. (1)
A Roman bath discovery is said to have been made about twenty or twenty-five years ago [written in 1905], at the back of Clarendon Buildings, in Manchester Road, near its junction with Marlborough Road. Until more of this find is known, it is best omitted. (2)
One other Roman bath is alleged to have been found in Buxton in 1883 when the foundations were being dug for the Clarendon Hotel. This was inspected by local archaeologist Micah Salt, but no more is known of it. (6)
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDR15870 Article in serial: Turner, W. 1903. 'Notes on old Buxton and district', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal. Vol 25, pp 159-163.
- <2> SDR7085 Bibliographic reference: Haverfield, F. 1905. Victoria County History: Derbyshire, Vol.1. p. 224.
- <3> SDR6160 Personal Observation: F1 FC 03-MAR-66.
- <4> SDR14936 Index: OS. SK 07 SE. SK 07 SE.
- <5> SDR14390 Index: North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust (NDAT). North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust Index: 0551. 0551.
- <6> SDR22889 Article in serial: Leach, J. 1999. 'Notes on the supposed Roman Baths at Buxton', in Derbyshire Miscellany, vol. 15. p. 110.
- <7> SDR23310 Bibliographic reference: Martin, B. 1765. The Natural History of Derbyshire.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 0558 7372 (point) (Centre) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR782
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Record last edited
Jan 31 2018 10:57AM