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Subject:	Re: Bremo
From:	"W. Scott Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 19 Oct 2000 14:58:36 -0400
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>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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