. A topographical survey of the great road from London to Bath and Bristol. : With historical and descriptive accounts of the country, towns, villages, and gentlemen's seats on and adjacent to . spot falls into theAvon, at Bath Ford. 72 SURVEY OF THE GREAT ROAD FROM Having again approached the Avon, wepass along its northern bank through Bath-easton; which, together with Walcot, may-be considered as the suburbs of Bath; be-ing joined to it by one continued chain ofbuildings. At Bath-easton, on the right, close to theroad, stands a handsome mansion, with gar-dens, the property and tempora
. A topographical survey of the great road from London to Bath and Bristol. : With historical and descriptive accounts of the country, towns, villages, and gentlemen's seats on and adjacent to . spot falls into theAvon, at Bath Ford. 72 SURVEY OF THE GREAT ROAD FROM Having again approached the Avon, wepass along its northern bank through Bath-easton; which, together with Walcot, may-be considered as the suburbs of Bath; be-ing joined to it by one continued chain ofbuildings. At Bath-easton, on the right, close to theroad, stands a handsome mansion, with gar-dens, the property and temporary resi-dence of Sir John Miller, Baronet.—Theentrance to it is adorned by noble cedars,of extraordinary growth and beauty; andit is sheltered on the north by high groundsdecorated with wood. As we approach Bath, delightful pros-pects are presented to view. To the westwe discern this elegant city, with its tower-ing buildings; on the left, we see highground crowned with wood, being part ofthat chain of hills which forms the south andsouth-western sides of the beautiful valleythrough which the Avon flows. On theeast lies the rich valley we have passedthrough; and a high ridge, boldly stretch-.
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