The Shell House Approximately 550 Metres To South Of Acton Burnell Hall

The Shell House, located approximately 550 metres south of Acton Burnell Hall, is a grotto believed to date from around 1750. It is constructed from rustic coursed and squared sandstone and features a domed roof with an octagonal plan. The entrance on the north-west side has pairs of rectangular windows flanking the doorway. Inside, the upper parts of the walls and the dome are adorned with shells arranged in a radial design, featuring a central boss, along with shell patterns and pictures in the panels. The lower part of the walls is decorated with Chinese-type glazed picture tiles. Originally, there was a continuous bench around the walls and a central table, of which the base still remains. The grotto is situated on the north-western slopes of Acton Burnell Hill within the park of Acton Burnell Hall.