Public art & sculpture · North West England
Mary’s Shell
In or near Singleton.
Mary’s Shell in England North West, United Kingdom.
Alex McGregor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Poulton-le-Fylde · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mary’s Shell is a public sculpture in England North West, United Kingdom. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wyre Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mary’s Shell is a public art installation located in North-West England. This distinctive piece is known for its large-scale shell structure, which is designed to engage with the natural surroundings and the coastal environment.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8900, -3.0492
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Wyre
- Parish
- Wyre, unparished area
- Postcode
- FY5 1LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blackpool North and Fleetwood
- Nearest railway station
- Poulton-le-Fylde — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q55823652 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mary’s Shell?
- Mary’s Shell is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode FY5 1LP), in the parish of Wyre, unparished area.
- What is Mary’s Shell?
- Mary’s Shell in England North West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mary’s Shell?
- The nearest railway station is Poulton-le-Fylde, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode FY5 1LP.
- Is Mary’s Shell a protected site?
- Yes — Mary’s Shell is part of the Wyre Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Mary’s Shell free to visit?
- Yes, Mary’s Shell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mary’s Shell?
- The nearest railway station is Poulton-le-Fylde, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FY5 1LP.