The Cross Bath, located on Bath Street, Bath, Somerset, England, showcases a renovated historical bathing pool, renowned for its geothermal waters. John Palmer's influence is evident in his 1789 restoration of the Grade I listed building. The Cross Bath, with its popularity stemming from the geothermal water that wells up from the Pennyquick fault, brings water to the surface from geological fissures and faults.
The water temperature at depth varies between 64 °C and 96 °C. The Cross Bath's history is intertwined with the connections to St Aldhelm's relics, the establishment of St John's Hospital, and visits from notable figures such as Mary of Modena, wife of King James II. Today, it shares its entrance with the neighboring Thermae Bath Spa.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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