Ham House

Petersham, Surrey · United Kingdom · House

The sleeping beauty of country houses, little changed since the seventeenth century.

Ham House in Petersham (TW10 7RS), known as the sleeping beauty of country houses, has changed little since the seventeenth century. It is haunted by Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, who murdered her first husband. Source: Haunted Places in Britain (PDF compilation).

FAQ

Where is Ham House located?

Ham House is in Petersham, Surrey, United Kingdom.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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