The first mention (of the manor or grange) is in the deed of Richard de Lovetot, confirming his mother Emma's gifts to Worksop Priory. In 1458 the prior and convent of Worksop leased their grange and manor of Shireoaks to Henry Ellis. After the Dissolution, on 16/08/1548, it was granted to Robert and Hugh Thornhill. (1)
The Prior of Worksop obtained a charter of free Warren (14 Ed 1) ... in "Shiraks". In the farmyard attached to the Hall there still exist some interesting remains of the Priory grange, in the form of various ancient barns and stables, and especially a portion of the house, being a beautiful 3 light C14 window. (2)
No evidence of earlier work was seen. (3)
See M5393 for Hall and cross refs, M11252 for barn.

Data Held (Document). SNT2647.

OS Card, Parish file

Data Held: Aerial Photograph (Aerial photograph). SNT2645.

Meridian 34/77/062

<1> Eddison E, 1854, History of Worksop, pp 90 - 8 (Published document). SNT663.

<2> White R, 1875, Worksop: The Dukery and Sherwood Forest, pp 80 - 5 (Published document). SNT1415.

<3> Wardale CF, 1959, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1394.

<4> Seaman BH, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT1252.