Smith, D. (2004). A Photographic Record of the Bath Hotel, Shearsby, Leicestershire. Leicester: University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS). https://doi.org/10.5284/1009711. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 A Photographic Record of the Bath Hotel, Shearsby, Leicestershire
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Series:		 University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) unpublished report series
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 Situated in South Leicestershire the early group of buildings forming the Bath Hotel represent a unique survival of 18th and 19th century society's interest in visiting 'spa's' to consume draughts of natural, chemical spring waters as cures for a wide range of ailments. John Nichols, a late 18th century commentator on Leicestershire and its history, referred to the healing qualities of the chalybeate spring at Shearsby and 19th century records repeatedly refer to the it's healing powers. Shearsby parish was formally enclosed by Act of Parliament in 1774, sometime after that building must have commenced on a site adjacent to the medicinal spring. The earliest part of the present building must have been commenced shortly after that date. During the early years of the 19th century the north bay of the original 18th century farmhouse appears to have been replaced by a two bay brick building presumably intended to provide additional accommodation for visitors coming to take the waters. By the early years of the 20th century it is obvious that the 'spa' ceased to be a viable, economic activity and the farmstead began to concentrate more specifically on its victualling license. Today the only remaining evidence of the 'spa' and its activities is the name of the licensed premises - the Bath Hotel
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Author:		 D Smith
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Publisher:		 University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS)
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Leicestershire HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2004
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Site: The Bath Hotel
Parish: SHEARSBY
District: Harborough
County: Leicestershire
Country: England
Grid Reference: 462200, 290200 (Easting, Northing)
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UNCERTAIN (Historic England Periods) NONE (Find)
20TH CENTURY (Historic England Periods) BUILDING (Monument Type England)
POST MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) BUILDING (Monument Type England)
BUILDING SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: universi1-89288
OBIB: 2004-184
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Note:		 1 A4 report comprised of 56 pages, including 5 figures and 79 plates.
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Created Date:		 24 Nov 2016