Shortgrove

Newport

Essex

England

Circa Date: Early 17th century

Status: Ruin

1968 fire left House a shell; Stables extant.

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

House & Family History: Additions were made to the House circa 1684. Alterations were made in 1712. Matthew Brettingham designed the bridge and lodge for Percy Wyndham O'Brien, Earl of Thomond between 1758-1762.
Architect: Matthew Brettingham the Elder

Date of Birth: 1699
Date of Death: 1769
Nationality: English
Notes: Brettingham the Elder was a follower of William Kent and was involved with Kent in the designs for Holkham Hall. The designs for Holkham were ultimately Kent's, in spite of Brettingham's later claims that the the great Norfolk palace was the result of his work. Brettingham did produce original plans for Kedleston Hall.

Date: 1758-62
Designed: Bridge and lodge for Percy Wyndham O'Brien

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Title: Burke's & Savills Guide to Country Houses, Volume III: East Anglia
Author: Kenworthy-Browne, John; Reid, Peter; Sayer, Michael; Watkin, David
Year Published: 1981
Publisher: London: Burke's Peerage
ISBN: 0850110351
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Not Listed

Park Listed: Grade II
Past Seat / Home of: Percy Wyndham-O'Brien, 1st Earl of Thomond, 18th century. Smith family.

Current Ownership Type: Unknown

Primary Current Ownership Use: Ruinous
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No

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