Historic houses · East of England
Shell House
In or near Takeley.
Shell House — building in Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gates 1-19 · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shell House is a historic house in Essex, London. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is part of the HATFIELD FOREST National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Harlow parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gates 1-19, about 4.0 km away. Postcode area CM22.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hatfield Forest SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HATFIELD FOREST
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shell House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, London. It is situated within the Hatfield Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and National Nature Reserve (NNR), reflecting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8556, 0.2351
- County
- Essex
- District
- Uttlesford
- Parish
- Hatfield Broad Oak
- Postcode
- CM22 6NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harlow
- Nearest railway station
- Gates 1-19 — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17533968 (CC0)
- commons: The Shell House, Hatfield Forest - geograph.org.uk - 100755.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shell House?
- Shell House is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM22 6NH), in the parish of Hatfield Broad Oak.
- What is Shell House?
- Shell House — building in Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Shell House?
- The nearest railway station is Gates 1-19, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM22 6NH.
- 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 Hatfield Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HATFIELD FOREST National Nature Reserve.
- Is Shell House free to visit?
- Yes, Shell House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shell House?
- The nearest railway station is Gates 1-19, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM22 6NH.