The manor house of Shaw, Shaw House was built by the wealthy cloth merchant, Thomas Dolman, and completed in 1581. It is famous for being King Charles I's headquarters during the Second Battle of Newbury. In the early eighteenth century it belonged to James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos. Later, it was the home of the historian, James Pettit Andrews.
Homes - Historic
Links: www.berkshirehistory.com
By: neotrix