Brief Description
Dorton Spa has the standing remains of an early-18th-century ornate pump rooms and baths built on the site of a chalybeate (iron bearing) spring.
History
The waters at Dorton gained in popularity throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, and access was constrained by landowners due to the increasing footfall.The baths were built to enable fair public access to the waters. The pump room was designed in 1834 and all related buildings had a Grecian style. The surrounding land was planted with shrubbery.
Visitor Facilities
Open ground in woods- Features
- Pump Room (featured building)
- Description: The pump room was designed in 1834 and all related buildings had a Grecian style.
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- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
Open ground in woodsDirections
The site is 1km east of Brill. It is only accessible by footpath.
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Dorton
- References
References
- Page, William, {'Parishes : Dorton', The Victoria History of the County of Buckingham: Volume 4} (London: St. Catherine Press, 1927), pp. 45-48Victoria County History: Buckingham, Volume 4
- Pevsner, Nikolaus {Buckinghamshire (Pevsner - The Buildings of England)} (London: Penguin, 1994)Victoria County History: Buckingham, Volume 4