One of the Lodges of Ham House, Petersham Road
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One of the Lodges of Ham House, Petersham Road
Image: © Stefan Czapski Taken: 29 Jan 2011
This lodge stands close to Petersham Road and was built to guard the approach to Ham House from the east. I don't know the history of the building, but the fancy Dutch-style gables would suggest a date before 1700. The bricks are on the small side, another early feature. Compare Image
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