Follies · South East England
Shell Bridge
In or near Lillingstone Dayrell.
Shell Bridge — Folly or eyecatcher.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Shell Bridge is a folly in the West Midlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency. Postcode area MK18.
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Place summary
Shell Bridge is a folly located in Stowe, in the West Midlands. This structure is notable for its unique design and serves as a decorative feature within the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0303, -1.0140
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Stowe
- Postcode
- MK18 5EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
Sources
- osm: w137242962 (ODbL)
- commons: The Shell Bridge, Stowe Park - geograph.org.uk - 4850431.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shell Bridge?
- Shell Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 5EH), in the parish of Stowe.
- What is Shell Bridge?
- Shell Bridge — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Shell Bridge?
- The nearest town is Lillingstone Dayrell. Drivers can use postcode MK18 5EH.
- Is Shell Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shell Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shell Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 5EH. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.