Buxton Baths
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The Buxton Baths using natural thermal spring water are in Buxton, Derbyshire, England. The baths date back to Roman times and were the basis for developing Buxton as a Georgian and Victorian spa town. The present buildings of the Thermal Baths and the Natural Mineral Baths were opened in the 1850s. They are positioned either side of the Buxton Crescent at the foot of The Slopes in the town's Central Conservation Area. They are both Grade II listed buildings designed by Henry Currey, architect for the 7th Duke of Devonshire.
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Buxton Baths | |
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General information | |
Town or city | Buxton, Derbyshire |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 53.2585°N 1.9158°W / 53.2585; -1.9158 |
Construction started | 1851 |
Completed | 1853 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Henry Currey |
Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Buxton Thermal Baths |
Designated | 25 January 1951 |
Reference no. | 1257910 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Natural Mineral Baths |
Designated | 25 January 1951 |
Reference no. | 1257914 |
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