Archaeological sites · South Wales
Shell Grotto
In or near Caerleon.
Shell Grotto — archaeological in wales south.
David Roberts — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 1.0 km
About
Shell Grotto is a archaeological located in wales south. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Shell Grotto is an archaeological site located in New Inn, South Wales. Established in 1784, it is owned by Torfaen County Borough Council. The grotto is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance within the River Wye and Severn Estuary areas. Visitors can explore this unique geological formation that highlights the natural history of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7036, -3.0241
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- New Inn
- Postcode
- NP4 8AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Established
- 1784
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 1 km
Sources
- osm: n1721705655 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7763753 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shell Grotto?
- Shell Grotto is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 8AF), in the parish of New Inn.
- What is Shell Grotto?
- Shell Grotto — archaeological in wales south.
- How do I get to Shell Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 8AF.
- When was Shell Grotto built?
- Built or established in 1784.
- Who owns Shell Grotto?
- Shell Grotto is owned by Torfaen County Borough Council.
- Is Shell Grotto a protected site?
- Yes — Shell Grotto is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Shell Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 8AF.