Shell House To West Of Prideaux Place

PADSTOW PRIDEAUX PLACE, Padstow SW 9075-9175 8/131 Shell House, to west of Prideaux Place

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Remains of shell house. Circa mid C19. The shell house is overgrown but appears to have been constructed of brick which was plastered on the inner face. The roof has partly collapsed. Rectangular plan with 2 complete walls and part of the third remaining. Probably open-fronted with low seats arranged around inner side of walls. The exterior is largely covered with abundant foliage. The interior retains much of the shell decoration which, rather than covering the walls completely, was arranged in patterns on a plaster surface. There are a variety of shells which have been used and arranged in the shapes of flowers and tree. The family motto, 'toujours pret', is on the rear wall.

Listing NGR: SW9127875583