Re: The Hawhaw | Forum — The Modern Antiquarian

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Mr Hamhead Jul 28, 2004 12:02:55

Replying to juamei

Not having the OS map for Bath with me...a HawHaw is a invisible boundry often found infront of Country Houses. It consists of a wall and ditch which can not be seen from the house or near garden but prevents animals entering the garden although it looks like they are happily walking aroundin the same space..

Is that clear?

Mr H

Rhiannon Jul 28, 2004 12:08:42

Replying to Mr Hamhead

Isn't that a haha? I think you'll find.

Perhaps it's something to do with Hunstrete House though, some fancy landscaping?
Or perhaps it's based on a tumulus already there.
It's not marked as anything ancient on the MAGIC map, but when you zoom in it looks quite big. (obviously. But you see what I mean)