All the previous pictures that I have taken of this have been taken from the side of the house through the large gate so it was something of a shock to walk past and find the high brick wall gone.
While the wall's disappearance gives a better view of the house it is too high a cost to pay. High brick walls define that part of Ham and are found surrounding Beaufort Lodge, Ham Manor, Ham House and others.
Losing the wall here is a big mistake and I am astonished that somebody thought of it and that somebody else allowed it.
Update: According to a comment posted below the wall is being rebuilt. I hope that is true and I'll be back there soon to check.
Further update: As the second comment below says, the wall has been rebuilt.
It was good to be able to see the full-frontal view of the house when the old wall had been taken down but it is better that it is back and it will be even better once the wall has weathered a little and starts to look as dark as its much old neighbours.
I think they're just rebuilding it - it was looking a bit precarious. Passed it earlier and they've building up some new footings.
ReplyDeleteThe wall is beautifully rebuilt now.
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