Shells

Last month I visited the Shell Grotto in Margate. This was also the solution to the conundrum last month, which showed the skylight to the open air from one of the middle chambers.

A small network of caves a few metres underground, encrusted with many millions of shells arranged in mosaic patterns and swirls.

The caves were discovered in the 1830s, but are clearly older - but just how much older is open to some debate.  Discussions of their history have included claims for the Knights Templar and the Phoenecians!

Whatever the origin, the grotto has some strange signs and patterns, and is worth a visit.  It has also featured recently in George Clarke's Amazing Spaces - have a look on 4OD.