Shell Grotto, Margate - Wikipedia
The Shell Grotto is an ornate subterranean passageway shell grotto in Margate, Kent, England. Almost all the surface area of the walls and roof is covered in mosaics created entirely of seashells, totalling about 2,000 square feet (190 m 2) of mosaic, or 4.6 million shells.
Tourist Attraction | Shell Grotto | England
Kent, CT9 2BU. Plan your visit. AND EVERY DAY, 26 OCT - 3 NOV. 2000 SQFT OF MOSAIC, 4.6 MILLION SHELLS, 70 FT OF TUNNELS. DISCOVER. HISTORY OF THE SHELL GROTTO. The Grotto's discovery in 1835 came as a complete surprise to the people of Margate... debate has raged about the Grotto's origins ever since. Explore. SUPPORT. CONSERVATION. PROGRAMMES.
The Mystery That’s Too Good to Solve - The New York Times
2 days ago · At the Shell Grotto, visitors receive a printed map with a key to some of the more baffling forms in its mosaic. There’s a “phallus symbol,” a “tortoise panel,” a “tree of life ...
Margate Shell Grotto – Margate, England - Atlas Obscura
Jun 23, 2010 · Located in Margate, Kent, The Shell Grotto’s walls and roof are covered in mosaics made entirely of seashells, totaling about 2,000 square feet of mosaic, or 4.6 million shells.
The Shell Grotto of Margate is a Complete Mystery
Apr 16, 2016 · Hidden underground, the magnificent Shell Grotto of Margate held its secrets of the past, until it was discovered in 1835. Approximately 4.6 million shells line the walls, ceilings, an altar, and a dome that opens to the sky.
Visit - Shell Grotto
We stock hundreds of products in our shop, some inspired by the designs in the Grotto, some inspired by the seaside and many inspired by, or made of, shells. We also stock an interesting range of jewellery, plus fossils, crystals and a small but perfectly formed selection of books.
Discover - Shell Grotto
Discovered by chance in 1835, the subterranean Shell Grotto’s curving chalk walls are studded with 4.6 million shells. They create a magical mosaic of strange patterns and symbols. Was this a place of worship, a setting for secret meetings or an extravagant folly?
Complete Guide for Visiting The Shell Grotto in Margate
Nov 17, 2020 · Complete Guide for visiting The Shell Grotto Margate, including where to park, what s close by, how long you will need there.
The Shell Grotto, Margate - Visit Thanet
Discovered in 1835, Margate's Shell Grotto is an astonishing find; 70ft (21 metres) of winding passages decorated with 4.6 million shells. The walls are covered in images of gods and goddesses, trees of life and patterns made from the shells of whelks, mussels and oysters.
These Secret Winding Tunnels Are Filled With 4.6 Million Shells
Aug 12, 2024 · A series of winding tunnels, filled to the brim with shells and secrecy; Margate's Shell Grotto is a hidden gem that's well worth uncovering.