The Roman Bath Public House
THE ROMAN BATH PUBLIC HOUSE, 9, ST SAMPSON'S SQUARE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1256732
- Date first listed:
- 14-Jun-1954
- List Entry Name:
- The Roman Bath Public House
- Statutory Address:
- THE ROMAN BATH PUBLIC HOUSE, 9, ST SAMPSON'S SQUARE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1256732
- Date first listed:
- 14-Jun-1954
- List Entry Name:
- The Roman Bath Public House
- Statutory Address 1:
- THE ROMAN BATH PUBLIC HOUSE, 9, ST SAMPSON'S SQUARE
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- THE ROMAN BATH PUBLIC HOUSE, 9, ST SAMPSON'S SQUARE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- York (Unitary Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SE6034051927
Details
SE6051NW
1112-1/28/973
14/06/54
YORK
ST SAMPSON'S SQUARE
(North East side)
No.9
The Roman Bath Public House
GV
II*
Formerly known as: Mail Coach Public House ST SAMPSON'S PLACE.
Public house. 1929-31, incorporating remains of C4 Roman
bath-house. Baths constructed for the VI and IX Legions. Pub
designed by B Wilson. Ground floor of rusticated stone with
ashlar dressings; first floor of replica timber-framing with
red brick infill, some herringbone pattern, some stretcher
bond; Westmorland slate roof with brick stack.
EXTERIOR: 2 angled fronts to fit corner site, both of 2
storeys and 2 bays, one bay in each front gabled. Main front
on St Sampson's Square has entrance at right end, with
panelled door and overlight in doorcase of half-octagonal
columns capped with finials; to left is 4-light mullion
window. On first floor, gabled bay is jettied on corbels and
brackets and has 4-light window; over door is single casement.
Secondary front to left repeats detail of main front, with
original door blocked with fixed light window. All windows are
leaded and incorporate coloured glass motifs.
INTERIOR: parts of a Roman caldarium, frigidarium with apse,
and hypocaust footings are preserved in the cellar.
Public house formerly known as The Mail Coach.
(Dissertation for MA in Architectural Building Conservation:
Davison Andrew P: "A Good House, fit for the purpose: Public
House Design in York": De Montfort University: 1993-: 137;
Bartholomew City Guides: Hutchinson J and Palliser DM: York:
Edinburgh: 1980-: 177).
Listing NGR: SE6034051927
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 464625
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Sources
Books and journals
Hutchinson, J, Palliser, D M, Bartholomew City Guides in York, (1980), 177
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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