Building design adaptions such as semi-circular stair walls and ramps for the use of sedan chairs, reflecting Use & Function the adaptation of architecture to cater for the needs of a spa town. Many of the Georgian buildings remain in, or are capable of being used for, their original purpose Use & Function Individual internal fitting out of Georgian houses behind a uniform facade, and incomplete, truncated Traditions, terraces, demonstrating the speculative nature of Georgian development finance techniques & management systems The Setting of the City in a Hollow in the Hills The compact and sustainable form of the city contained within a hollow of the hills Location & Setting The distinct pattern of settlements, Georgian houses and villas in the setting of the site, reflecting the layout Location & and function of the Georgian city. Setting Green, undeveloped hillsides within and surrounding the city Location & Setting Trees, tree belts and woodlands predominantly on the skyline, lining the river and canal, and within Location & parkland and gardens Setting Open agricultural landscape around the city edges, in particular grazing and land uses which reflect those Location & carried out in the Georgian period Setting Fingers of green countryside which stretch right into the city Location & Setting Oolitic limestone mines, quarries, outcrops and historic features including Ralph Allen’s tramway, inclines Materials & and structures used to exploit the stone from which the city was constructed. Substance Georgian architecture reflecting 18th century social ambitions The patronage and vision of John Wood Senior, Ralph Allen and Beau Nash in leading the social, Traditions, economic and physical re-birth of the city from a small provincial English town into an internationally techniques & famous resort management systems Bath as a place of resort, attracting visitors from a wide geographical area, and the historical associations Use & Function with the extensive list of famous and influential people who visited. Custom and practices associated with the waters’, including promenading Use & Function ‘taking
Building design adaptions such as semi-circular stair walls and ramps for the use of sedan chairs, reflecting the adaptation of architecture to cater for the needs of a spa town. Use & Function Many of the Georgian buildings remain in, or are capable of being used for, their original purpose Use & Function Individual internal fitting out of Georgian houses behind a uniform facade, and incomplete, truncated terraces, demonstrating the speculative nature of Georgian development finance Traditions, techniques & management systems The Setting of the City in a Hollow in the Hills The compact and sustainable form of the city contained within a hollow of the hills Location & Setting The distinct pattern of settlements, Georgian houses and villas in the setting of the site, reflecting the layout and function of the Georgian city. Location & Setting Green, undeveloped hillsides within and surrounding the city Location & Setting Trees, tree belts and woodlands predominantly on the skyline, lining the river and canal, and within parkland and gardens Location & Setting Open agricultural landscape around the city edges, in particular grazing and land uses which reflect those carried out in the Georgian period Location & Setting Fingers of green countryside which stretch right into the city Location & Setting Oolitic limestone mines, quarries, outcrops and historic features including Ralph Allen’s tramway, inclines and structures used to exploit the stone from which the city was constructed. Materials & Substance Georgian architecture reflecting 18th century social ambitions The patronage and vision of John Wood Senior, Ralph Allen and Beau Nash in leading the social, economic and physical re-birth of the city from a small provincial English town into an internationally famous resort Traditions, techniques & management systems Bath as a place of resort, attracting visitors from a wide geographical area, and the historical associations with the extensive list of famous and influential people who visited. Use & Function Custom and practices associated with ‘taking the waters’, including promenading Use & Function
bath_whs_attributes_endorsed_by_cabinet_14_may_2014.docx