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Inago jones dudley digges collaborate on Chilham castle pagoda architecture
« on: Saturday 13 December 14 21:40 GMT (UK) »
hell i read some where about dudley Digges and Inago Jones collaborating on the Designs for a family crypt or pagoda at chilham who dismanteled it? Can these drawings be found at the archetecture museum london? I wrote to them but alas no reply. Also looking for the castle drawing plans designed by my ancestor Dudley Digges. Not sure if this is the right place to post. Thank you

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Re: Inago jones dudley digges collaborate on Chilham castle pagoda architecture
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 14 December 14 02:58 GMT (UK) »
Hi Breezy,

In 1861 the Chilham Estate was held by Charles Hardy. He engaged the architect David Brandon who dismantled the mausoleums in Chilham.

Below a link to quite a detailed site about Chilham and Inigo Jones.

http://www.chilham-castle.co.uk/history.aspx?id=8

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