In all formulae replace the letters in brackets () with the calculated number
Start at the co-ordinates above This is the 'Cross Bath'.The Cross Bath may possibly be named thus because the body of St Aldhelm rested there on its journey from Doulting to Malmesbury in 709. An 8th century poem in the 'Exeter Book' describes how "a stream gushed forth in rippling floods of hot water. The wall enfolded within its bright bosom the whole place which contained the hot flood of the baths." It also describes how the roofless ruins of the Roman town remained standing around the bath, dramatic and mysterious. Alsi's Bath, later the Hot Bath, was probably named after St Aelfsige, who was perhaps responsible for building a Saxon bath to replace the Roman one there. It is now part of the new 'Thermae Spa'.
Just behind the bath you will find the entrance to the Hospital of St. John the Baptist. Get the year from above the gateway and make this ABCD.
The hospital was founded in 1180 by Bishop Reginald of Bath for the sick and poor of the city in order that they might have the benefit of the waters. It was endowed with lands and tenements in Bath and with a tithe of hay from the bishop's lands
Now walk to
N51 22.(B+C)(B+C)(A+D) W002 21.(C)(D+B)(D+A+B)
Make this EF (Temp change as signpost has been removed! EF = 14
Now proceed up the hill to
N51 22.(A+B+C)(B+C)(D+E+F-1) W002 21.(D+F-1)(D+F-1)(F+B)
This will the bring you to Queens square. The architect John Wood the Elder (1704 - 54) built Queen Square and began the Circus. His son, John Wood the Younger (1728 - 82), completed the Circus and was responsible for the Royal Crescent. John Wood the Younger (1704 - 54) is believed to have been a member of the masons. and to have designed and planned this area to represent certain Masonic patterns. If you look at this area on a map you will see that Queens square, Gay street and the circus make up the pattern of a key. This is an important masonic symbol.
Again you are next to a tourist sign. How many pointers this time?
This is GH.
Continue up past Queens square up the 'stem of the key' (Gay street) to
N51 23.(G)(F)0 W002 21.(H+F-G-G)(F)(G+H)
The Circus is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the UK, built between 1754 and 1767. Originally known a the King's Circus, these elegant buildings were part of the architect's grand plan to recreate a classical Palladian architectural landscape in Bath. The Circus is considered to be Woods' masterpiece. Wood senior never saw the Circus completed as he died less than three months after the foundation stone was laid. John Wood the Younger, was left to finish the project. With three curved segments of equal length, the Circus has three separate entrances. The buildings have uniform facades and display three orders of Roman architecture ( the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian). It is thought that the Circus was Inspired by the Colosseum in Rome but John Wood the Elder was also influenced by Druids! The circular area of the Circus has almost the same dimensions as Stonehenge and the 30 houses of the Circus match the 30 standing stones. The freize includes 525 pictorial emblems representing the arts and sciences and a number of Masonic symbols. Originally the central area was an open piazza but in 1800 this was transformed into railed garden. During the air raids of 1942 several of the Circus buildings were destroyed but where later reconstructed.
Ok, Onwards; Count the number of windows at ground level (thats the level you are on!) in the South Western segment of the circus.
Make this JK. Proceed to
N51 23.(G)(D+K)(K) W002 22.0(K)0
The Royal Crescent was built between 1767 and 1774. The curving terrace of 30 town houses was designed with 114 Ionic columns - the highest point of Palladian architecture in Bath. Created as lodging houses, the buildings had a uniform facade but varying interiors. (The Crescent Moon is also another Masonic symbol). Today Number 1 is a museum maintained by the Bath Preservation Trust. Numbers 15 and 16, at the centre of the Crescent, form the Royal Crescent Hotel. The Royal Crescent stands on a hill overlooking the Royal Victoria Park. The wide area of lawn in front of the building, owned by the Royal Crescent residents, is separated from the Royal Victoria Park by a ha-ha.
Go along the front of the crescent and count how many have a 'split' front door that is the door opens in the centre in two halves. (In the same style as the first one.)
This is LM.
Whilst walking along the crescent you need to find the date that Sir Isaac Pitman died. This becomes NOPQ.
Last one: Proceed to N51 23.(L)(H)(O) W002 21.(C)(O)(A+B+G+2)
Assembly Rooms This is another of Mr Woods creations. Now an NT Property Access is free where there are Toilets and a cafe. Open most afternoons. This building also contains the Museum of Fashion to which there is an entry fee. Across the road (You have just passed it on the left) is the Museum of Asian art if you are interested.
You are looking for a 'sticky' nano container.
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Cache does not contain a pencil so please bring one with you