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these baths so often published. By the plans given in various. 
books on the subject, such as by Dr. Spry, copied and reissued in 
Scarth’s “ Aquz Solis,” the front of the baths is supposed to be 
buried in the space between the end of the large rectangular 
bath and Stall Street ; but the recent discovery that this space is 
occupied by a round bath makes the idea impossible. By 
abolishing Stall Street and so giving space in front, the whole plan 
can be completed. The Roman street which ran in front of the 
baths when so completed, is with but a slight exception discern- 
able now. It is known as Parsonage Lane as far as Westgate Street 
which it crossed, passed through what is now the back yard of 
the Grand Hotel but which was once the stable yard of the 
- White Hart Hotel, and then through exactly No. 11 Bath Street, 
across that street and on by St. Catherine’s Hospital. The 
continuation on this, the south, side is under the colonnade of 
Bath Street and by substituting a colonnade for No. 11 on the north 
side, the whole street or way would be again open from north to. 
south. By measuring depths and examining generally this. 
position is clearly discerned. The side or foot pavement on the 
south side of Westgate Street at the entrance to the stable yard, 
shows or marks a former continuation of the now Parsonage 
Lane. It corresponds exactly with the side pavement of 
Parsonage Lane and must be there from some cause, as no such 
work would be put at the entrance to a stable yard but would 
rather be removed as an obstruction. Thus by simply clearing: 
away No. 11 Bath Street there is formed a street duly parallel with 
the Fosse, giving the line of the western front or end of the baths. 
and giving room for the outer court yard, for culonnade and steps, 
for entrance hall and side chambers, and all that is wanted. 
Moreover the flue tiles of the hypocaust which heated the 
buildings are still lying in situ under Stall Street. It may then be- 
predicted that nothing will be found ih connection with the 
present exposed plans westward of this line, or eastward of the 
Fosse road as herein laid down. 
