John Wood the Elder (1704 – 23 May 1754 Bath) was an English architect working mainly in Bath.In 1740 he surveyed Stonehenge and the Stanton Drew stone circles. He later wrote extensively about Bladud and Neo-Druidism. Because of some of his designs he is also thought to have been involved in the early years of Freemasonry.His notable work in Bath included: St John’s Hospital Queen Square Prior Park The Royal Mineral Water Hospital the North and South Parades and The Circus.
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