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Shell, Worcestershire
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, England, Worcester. In 1881 the parish had a population of 38. History The name "Shell" means 'Shelf'. Shell was recorded in the Domesday Book as ''Scelves''. Shell was formerly an extra-parochial tract, in 1858 Shell became a separate civil parish, on 25 March 1884 the parish was abolished and merged with Himbleton. Buildings There is Shell Cottage, Worcestershire, Shell Cottage which is Grade II* listed, "Packhorse Bridge About 100 Yards South of Shell Manor" which is Grade II listed, Shell Mill Farmhouse which is Grade II listed. Shell Manor is Grade II* listed, around it there is "Gate Piers And Front Wall to Shell Manor" which is Grade II listed, "Former barn and granary about 27 metres south of Shell Manor" which is Grade II listed, and "Barn About 35 Yards North-West of Shell Manor" which is also Grade II listed. Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himbleton
Himbleton is a village in Worcestershire, England. It lies about south-east of Droitwich and north-east of Worcester. There is an Anglican church, dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene. Located on Neight Hill in the village is a first school, Himbleton Church of England First School, catering for children aged 4–9, which was opened in 1873. There is also a pub, The Galton Arms, which has featured several times in the Good Beer Guide. The local cricket team, Himbleton Cricket Club, play in the Worcestershire County League Division 2. Himbleton has historic significance as one of the villages through which the Catholic anarchists under Guy Fawkes travelled. See also * History of Worcestershire The area now known as Worcestershire has had human presence for over half a million years. Interrupted by two ice ages, Worcestershire has had continuous settlement since roughly 10,000 years ago. In the Iron Age, the area was dominated by a seri ... References External links British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
