South West England, England
Historic Sites & Landmarks in South West England, England
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The Circus
Bath, England
1754-69
The Circus is a ring of elegant townhouses in Bath, England. Designed by architect John Wood the Elder and completed in 1768, it is a Grade I listed building and regarded as a preeminent example of Georgian architecture.
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Jane Austen House
Bath, England
1792–96 (built); 1801-05 (Austens in residence)
Jane Austen lived in this townhouse at 4 Sydney Place with her family from 1801 to 1805.
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Roman Baths Museum
Bath, England
1st cent. CE (ruins)
Located among Roman ruins, the Roman Baths Museum in Bath displays fragments of the Temple of Sulis Minerva, offerings to the goddess, the gilded head of her cult statue, and other notable artifacts.
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John Wood House (24 Queen Square)
Bath, England
1729-36
Marked by a plaque, this was the home of John Wood the Elder, who also designed the building (constructed 1729-36).
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St Nicholas Priory
Exeter, England
1087
St Nicholas Priory is an 11th-century Benedictine monastery used as a merchant's house after the Dissolution. Only the refectory and west range survive, which are now a museum and event venue.
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Church of St Pynnochus
St. Pinnock, England
Parish church with Norman cruciform origins. Tower rebuilt circa late C14 with circa C15 rebuilding of nave. Latter half of C15 north transept demolished and south aisle with 4-bay arcade erected. Circa C16 porch.
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Pantheon
Stourton with Gasper, England
Temple. 1753-54 by Henry Flitcroft for Henry Hoare. Limestone ashlar.
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Respryn Bridge
St. Winnow, England
Bridge over the River Fowey. C15, with later alterations ; there was a bridge at Respryn by 1300. The bridge has five arches of different sizes and dates. The central arch is the oldest, with 4-centred arch, with granite arch- ring.
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West Kennet Long Barrow
Wiltshire, England
This prehistoric burial site near Avebury was in use between 3700 and 2000 BCE. Visitors can enter the barrow, which contains five atmospheric ancient chambers.
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Avebury Henge
Avebury, England
Constructed around 2500 BCE, Avebury is the largest prehistoric stone circle in Britain. Along with its ancient mysteries, it offers a pleasant setting amidst a tranquil village and green fields.