The Centurion, Bath

Coordinates: 51°22′44″N 2°24′07″W / 51.3788°N 2.4019°W / 51.3788; -2.4019
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The Centurion is a grade II listed public house in Twerton, Bath, England. It was built in 1965 and the outside features a large bronze Roman centurion.[1][2][3]

The building has a steel frame with pre-stressed concrete floors and a large window. It sits on a hillside with three floors and a basement which is used as an entrance on the northern side.[2]

On the outside of the building is a bronze figure of a Roman centurion. Inside the bar is a statue of Julius Caesar.[1] There is also a section of Roman mosaic floor in the entrance.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Historic post-war pubs given listed status. BBC News, 18 May 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b Historic England. "The Centurion Public House (1453944)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Barrel-full of post-war pubs listed". www.architectsjournal.co.uk. 21 May 2018.
  4. ^ "The Centurion Public House Bath Given Grade II Listed Status". Chopsy Bristol. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 10 March 2020.

51°22′44″N 2°24′07″W / 51.3788°N 2.4019°W / 51.3788; -2.4019