BUXTON, (Derbyshire) one of the wonders of the high-peak, having 9 wells, that rise near the head of the r. Wye, whose
waters were noted in the time of the Romans. They are hot and sulphareous yet not foetid, but palatable, and are eminent
for creating an appetite, opening obstructions, and, if bathed in, are of good effect in scorbutic rheumatisms, nervous
distempers, &c. The building for the bath was created by George E. of Shrewsbury. Mary Q. of Scots was here for some time,
and took her leave of it in this distich. Buxtona quae calidae celebrabere nomine lymphae, Forte mibi posthac non adeunda;
Vale. This place is 18 cm. and 23 mm. from Manchester. It stands in an open healthy country, has a variety of fine views,
and a beautiful down to take the air in. Here is a handsome large house for the reception of strangers, built by the D. of
Devonshire The bath-water is exceeding clear, of a blood-warm temper, and will admit 20 people at a time. The particular
qualities of the waters are best described by Dr. Leigh in his history of Lancashire, and by Mr. Hobbes. The pump here was
given by Sir Thomas Delves, who receiv'd a cure here. The Roman road, call'd Bathgate, runs from hence 7 m. to Burgh.