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Shaw Hill (also known as Shaw Hill Golf Course)

Introduction

The boundary walls, steps and ha-ha are extant. There are two lodges, one classical and a second later Victorian. The classical lodge, which was the main house, is the main entrance to the hotel and golf club. An ice house and the Victorian and formal gardens have been covered by housing.

Shaw Hill has parkland with tree belts and open grass areas. There is also an entrance lodge, ha-ha and boundary walls surrounding the park.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

Operates as a Hotel, Golf Club, Country Club and Restaurant. Tel: 01257 269221 or visit www.shaw-hill.co.uk for more information.

Owners

Shaw Hill Hotel, Gold and Country Club

History

Shaw Hill house was built in 1830 as a private residence. In the 1960s, parts of the estate were converted into a golf course.

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Associated People
Features & Designations

Style

Picturesque

Features

  • Gate Lodge
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  • Garden Wall
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  • Ha-ha
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  • Manor House (featured building)
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Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Whittle-le-Woods

References

Contributors

  • E. Bennis and J. Dyke