Roman Bath, York

The Roman Bath is a public house in York, England, built above an ancient Roman bath house.

The Roman Bath from St Sampson's Square

The facility apparently served the military personnel of Eboracum (Roman York). It was located near Eboracum´s fortress, built to house a legion (about 5,000 men).[1] Baths have been excavated in another part of York which are believed to have served the civilian population.[2]

Access and conservation

The pub occupies a corner site within the walled city. York is one of 5 cities that have been designated as an 'Area of Archaeological Importance' (AAI) under Part 2 of the 1979 Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act.

Unlike The Six Bells in St Albans, which also is built above a bath house, the Roman remains may be visited. A fee is payable.[3]

The Caldarium

Not all the site has been excavated, but the caldarium is visible.[1]

See also

There are other examples in the UK of Roman baths serving forts, for example the infrastructure at Caerleon, also a legionary fortress, where there was a frigidarium, tepidarium and caldarium, as well as an open-air swimming pool.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Inside the Roman Fortress". History of York. Retrieved 2018-01-26.
  2. ↑ "Roman baths are uncovered in York".
  3. ↑ "Roman Bath Museum". Retrieved 2018-01-27.
  4. ↑ "Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths". Retrieved 2018-01-27.
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