Duke Street | |
Coordinates: | 51.3803°N -2.3556°W |
Location: | Bath, Somerset, England |
Built: | 1748 |
Architect: | John Wood, the Elder |
Designation1: | Grade I Listed Building |
Designation1 Offname: | Nos 1 & 2 (Georgian House), Nos 3, 4 & 5 (Part of Southbourne Hotel) |
Designation1 Date: | 12 June 1950 |
Designation1 Number: | 442544 |
Designation2: | Grade I Listed Building |
Designation2 Offname: | Nos 6 to 11 |
Designation2 Date: | 12 June 1950 |
Designation2 Number: | 442545 |
Duke Street in Bath, Somerset, England was built in 1748 by John Wood, the Elder. Several of the buildings have been designated as Grade I listed buildings.[1] The street, which overlooks the River Avon, is pedestrianised with no vehicles permitted to enter.
Duke Street was part of a wider scheme to build a Royal Forum, including South Parade, Pierrepont Street and North Parade, similar to Queen Square, which was never completed. Wood designed the facade, of Bath stone, after which a variety of builders completed the work with different interiors and rear elevations. Many of the buildings are now hotels whilst some remain as private residences.[2]
Numbers 1 and 2 are known as the Georgian House, and numbers 3, 4 and 5 form part of the Southbourne Hotel.[3]
The last house, number 14, adjoins number 14 North Parade.