Site of 18th century Shortgrove Hall (EHER 36315)

Country house constructed in 1684 or earlier for the Earl of Thomond. Alterations were carried out during the 18th century and in 1712. The house was destroyed by fire in 1966 and survives as a shell. The 18th century stables have been converted to dwellings.

Former Listed Building Description: The hall was built by the Earl of Thomond early in the 18th century was burnt down and now stands in ruins with only part of the outer walls remaining. <1> <2> NRHE data transfer: (TL52623525) Shortgrove. <3> Shortgrove Hall; original house built 1684 by Giles Dent. Many alterations were made by the Earl of Thomond in the 18th century. The house is now largely 18th century with later alterations. It stands in a park of 400 acres. There are 18th century stables and dovecote. <4> Said to be 1684, but apparently earlier 17th century. (See eg the secondary staircase). It was given its present shape shortly after 1712. <5> Shortgrove, a large country mansion, was destroyed by fire in 1966 and only the shell remains. The building is due to be demolished, and the stable block will be converted to a terrace of "town houses". See GP. The stables are listed Grade 2*. <6> North House, Clock House and South House (formerly listed as stables at Shortgrove Hall), Grade 2*. Originally a stable block, they are now converted into a range of dwelling houses. <7> The hall had been reduced to rubble by 1980 when the present owners acquired the site. A small portion of the N end survives to a height of 2.0m -3.0m and some cellarage remains. A new, smaller house has been built on the S end of the old hall. The house was situated in an elevated position above the River Cam with parkland extending westwards to the river. A ha-ha ditch 60m to the W of the house separates it from the park. <8> <9> Additional Reference. <10> <11>