The Round House
Introduction
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The Round House
Image: © Richard Croft Taken: 6 Feb 2008
Attractive grade II listed early 19th century round cottage ornee with later additions. Originally one of a pair of thatched lodges either side of Park Avenue, leading to Algarkirk Hall, home of the Beridge family, squarsons of Algarkirk through the 18th and 19th centuries. The last squarson, Prebendary Basil Beridge was a great local benefactor and built churches at Amber Hill (1867) and Fosdyke (1871) out of his own pocket. He bequeathed the Hall and contents to the living of Algarkirk, but his legacy was squandered and the house was eventually pulled down in 1956. Thanks to Mrs.J.Ross for information
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Image Location
Latitude
52.900671
Longitude
-0.08999
