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Shell, Worcestershire
Hamlet in Worcestershire, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shell is a hamlet in the civil parish of Himbleton, in the Wychavon district, in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is 7 miles from Worcester. In 1881 the parish had a population of 38.[1]
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History
The name "Shell" means 'Shelf'.[2] Shell was recorded in the Domesday Book as Scelves.[3] Shell was formerly an extra-parochial tract,[4] in 1858 Shell became a separate civil parish,[5] on 25 March 1884 the parish was abolished and merged with Himbleton.[6]
Buildings
There is Shell Cottage which is Grade II* listed,[7] "Packhorse Bridge About 100 Yards South of Shell Manor" which is Grade II listed,[8] Shell Mill Farmhouse which is Grade II listed.[9]
Shell Manor is Grade II* listed,[10] around it there is "Gate Piers And Front Wall to Shell Manor" which is Grade II listed,[11] "Former barn and granary about 27 metres south of Shell Manor" which is Grade II listed,[12] and "Barn About 35 Yards North-West of Shell Manor" which is also Grade II listed.[13]
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References
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