>In one of the descriptions, Bremo was said to have a "ha-ha" wall around
>the main plantation house.
>
>What is a ha-ha wall?
It is a barrier between gardens, pleasure grounds, or other personal spaces
and the
pastures. Its purpose is to keep livestock and large animals out of the
house area.
There were three types: Wall and Ditch, Ditch, and Sunken Fence.
More info on this can be found on page 172 of the Illustrated Glossary of
Early Southern Architecture and Landscape, by Carl Lounsbury. A GREAT BOOK!
Scott
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