Damage caused to historic house in west Berkshire

The gates to Shaw House have been destroyed by a coach colliding with them

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 24th Oct 2023

The gates of an Elizabethan mansion in Newbury have been destroyed after being hit by a coach carrying wedding guests.

The pillars and finials at Grade I listed Shaw House were also damaged in the crash on Saturday.

West Berkshire Council owns the building, which was once King Charles I's headquarters during the English Civil War.

A council spokesperson said:

"The area has now been cordoned off, so if you are accessing the house, please use the main car park entrance. We will issue further updates when they are available."

A Statement from Shaw House said:

"Thank you for kind messages regarding damage to the historic gates. We would like to confirm that this was an accident & nobody was hurt. Visitors should use the main car park while the area is cleared. Wheelchair access is from the top of the car park via the old kitchen garden."

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