More info at http://www.shellgrotto.co.uk/
The grotto has been the subject of much argument concerning its original function and date but the common theme is that a spade was lost into a void when a cap-stone was disturbed in 1835. In order to retrieve the tool a small boy named Joshua, the young son of James Newlove, was lowered through the narrow hole on a length of rope. The narrow hole opened up below to reveal the sealed shell grotto.
With my architectural and sea theme taking shape, I thought a visit to the grotto would be a fantastic location scouting/inspirational exercise as it has in the past provided a fascinating back drop for photo shoots and the strong architectural element may help with construction.
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