Prior Park, School building in Combe Down, England
Prior Park stands on a hill overlooking Bath with its limestone exterior and classical Palladian architectural design featuring tall columns and symmetrical wings.
The mansion was commissioned by Ralph Allen and built in 1742 by architect John Wood the Elder as a demonstration of Bath stone construction methods.
The building transformed from a private mansion to England's first Catholic university in 1830 under Bishop Baines before becoming a distinguished educational institution.
The college maintains modern educational facilities including an indoor swimming pool, sports center, expanded classrooms, and specialized studios for various subjects.
The main building suffered two major fires in 1836 and 1991, leading to extensive restoration projects that preserved its architectural character.
Location: Bath and North East Somerset
Inception: 1740
Address: Prior Park College, Ralph Allen Drive, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5AH BA2 5AH BA2 5AH
GPS coordinates: 51.36500,-2.34444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 15:30
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