Historic houses · South West England
Shell House
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Shell House — house in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shell House is a historic house in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1601, it dates from the Tudor or Stuart period. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area EX3.
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Official information
Topsham Museum is located in a historic building overlooking the Exe Estuary, showcasing the town's maritime history and trade. Visitors can explore furnished period rooms, exhibits on local wildlife, and memorabilia related to film star Vivien Leigh. The museum is currently closed for structural repairs.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shell House is a historic house located in Exeter, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1601, it is a Grade II* listed building from the Tudor-Stuart era. The house is situated within the boundaries of the Exe Estuary, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a RAMSAR site.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6800, -3.4634
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX3 0JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1601
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham — 0.6 km
- Official site
- topshammuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17547845 (CC0)
- commons: Topsham, Shell House - geograph.org.uk - 1498036.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shell House?
- Shell House is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX3 0JG), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is Shell House?
- Shell House — house in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Shell House?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX3 0JG.
- When was Shell House built?
- Built or established in 1601.
- Is Shell House a listed building?
- Shell House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Shell House a protected site?
- Yes — Shell House is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Shell House?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX3 0JG.