Public art & sculpture · North West England
Mary's Shell
In or near Singleton.
Mary's Shell — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Steve Daniels — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Poulton-le-Fylde · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mary's Shell is a public art located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
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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 designed to resemble a giant shell, serving as a notable landmark along the coastline. Its unique form and location contribute to the local cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.8841, -3.0480
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Wyre
- Parish
- Wyre, unparished area
- Postcode
- FY5 1LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blackpool North and Fleetwood
- Nearest railway station
- Poulton-le-Fylde — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/8135208339 (ODbL)
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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 1LW), in the parish of Wyre, unparished area.
- What is Mary's Shell?
- Mary's Shell — a public art in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mary's Shell?
- The nearest railway station is Poulton-le-Fylde, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode FY5 1LW.
- 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 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FY5 1LW.