Follies · South Wales
Shell Grotto, Pontypool
The Shell Grotto - (Welsh: Groto Cregyn) - (sometimes called the Shell Hermitage) is a Grade II* listed (as of 7 February 1962) late-18th-century stone built, cylindrical, slate roofed shell grotto de
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
About
The Shell Grotto - (Welsh: Groto Cregyn) - (sometimes called the Shell Hermitage) is a Grade II* listed (as of 7 February 1962) late-18th-century stone built, cylindrical, slate roofed shell grotto decorated with shells and animal bones on the interior. It stands on a prominent ridge 700 ft (213 m) above sea level, within the boundary of Pontypool Park, Torfaen in south Wales. It is considered to be the best surviving grotto in Wales. It is an important local landmark commanding views south towards the Severn Estuary. A little further along the same ridge can be found the Folly Tower.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Shell Grotto - (Welsh: Groto Cregyn) - (sometimes called the Shell Hermitage) is a Grade II* listed (as of 7 February 1962) late-18th-century stone built, cylindrical, slate roofed shell grotto decorated with shells and animal bones on the interior. It stands on a prominent ridge 700 ft (213 m) above sea level, within the boundary of Pontypool Park, Torfaen in south Wales. It is considered to be the best surviving grotto in Wales. It is an important local landmark commanding views south towards the Severn Estuary. A little further along the same ridge can be found the Folly Tower.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7034, -3.0239
- Address
- | location_town = Pontypool
Sources
- wikipedia: Shell Grotto, Pontypool (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shell Grotto, Pontypool?
- Shell Grotto, Pontypool is in South Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.7034°, -3.0239°.
- Who owns Shell Grotto, Pontypool?
- Shell Grotto, Pontypool is owned by Torfaen County Borough Council.