The Real Jurassic Park: Geological Explorations in Southwest England
University of Washington, Tacoma
TESC 417: Summer 2006
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Project: The Romans in Britannia

Student: Alison Crouch


PROJECT SUMMARY
The purpose of this project is to examine the development of Roman Baths in Britain. It examines a brief history of Britain before the Roman invasions, how the Romans invaded, and some important infrastructure changes they made to the country. Because Bath is one of the “best preserved Roman sites north of the Alps,” we can infer that other cities in Britain were developed in the same manner. However, Bath was different than other cities because a Temple to Sulis Minerva encompassed the baths. This project also examines some of the buildings at the baths, a typical day at the baths, and a look at the actual origins of the spring water, which has caused a flurry of fascination for over 2000 years. Finally, the project looks at the first documented case of the healing powers the springs possessed.

PROJECT LINKS
Student Paper
Student Presentation

LOCATION LINKS
Beer Caves
Bath

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