Shaw, Berkshire

Parish Church

Shaw is a village in Berkshire, England. It is located to the north of Newbury, near the village of Donnington. It is in the parish of Shaw-cum-Donnington (where the 2011 Census population was included).

Shaw House

The Elizabethan stately home, called Shaw House, is located here. It was one of the Royalist headquarters during the Second Battle of Newbury and, later, the home of the childhood home of the historian, James Pettit Andrews. It is now a conference centre owned by West Berkshire Council.

Transport

From 18 February 2013, Shaw is served by Newbury and District bus services 6 and 6A from Newbury.[1]

References

  1. http://www.newburyanddistrict.co.uk/pdf/jan13/connect-service-6-and-6A-%28effective-from-18-Feb-2013%29.pdf

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Coordinates: 51°24′32″N 1°18′50″W / 51.409°N 1.314°W / 51.409; -1.314


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