HM Prison Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet

Name: HM Prison Shepton Mallet
Address: Frithfield Lane, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5LU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1743 343100

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HM Prison Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet

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HMP Shepton Mallet, sometimes known as Cornhill, is a former prison located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England. When it closed in 2013, it was the United Kingdom's oldest operating prison, and had been since the closure of HMP Lancaster Castle in 2011. Before closure Shepton Mallet was a category C lifer prison holding 189 prisoners. The prison building is grade II* listed, while the former gatehouse and perimeter walls are grade II. ()

Opened: 1625 (399 years ago)Closed: 2013Coordinates: 51°11'26"N, 2°32'35"W

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Frithfield LaneShepton Mallet BA4 5LU United Kingdom

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+44 1743 343100

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HM Prison Shepton Mallet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kilver Court, Scheduled monuments in Mendip, Church of St Peter and St Paul, Charlton Viaduct.

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Garden, Park, Cafe
Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet
9 min walk • Kilver Court is an historic house and gardens in Shepton Mallet in the English county of Somerset. The River Sheppey powered textile mills and it later became a factory, the headquarters of the Showerings brewing business, and then the headquarters of a leather-goods manufacturer, Mulberry. It is now used as a shopping centre.
0.9 miSE
Archaeological site
Scheduled monuments in Mendip
23 min walk • Mendip is a local government district of Somerset in England. The Mendip district covers a largely rural area of 285 square miles ranging from the Mendip Hills through on to the Somerset Levels. It has a population of approximately 110,000.
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Church
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet
6 min walk • The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, dates from the 12th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
0.4 miE
Bridge
Charlton Viaduct, Shepton Mallet
11 min walk • Charlton Viaduct is a disused railway bridge in Shepton Mallet within the English county of Somerset. It is a Grade II* listed building. The bridge was built in the 1870s to carry the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. It carried the railway over the River Sheppey.
~1900 ftW
Brewery, Nightlife
Anglo-Bavarian Brewery, Shepton Mallet
10 min walk • The Anglo-Bavarian Brewery was originally established in Shepton Mallet in Somerset, England in 1864. It has been claimed as the first lager brewery in the United Kingdom, although the claim is disputed. It closed in 1920.
~870 ftW
Memorial
Market Cross, Shepton Mallet
5 min walk • The Market Cross in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England was built around 1500 and rebuilt in 1841. It is a Grade II* listed building, and has been scheduled as an ancient monument.

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When is HM Prison Shepton Mallet open?

HM Prison Shepton Mallet is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to HM Prison Shepton Mallet?

Nearby attractions include Market Cross, Shepton Mallet (5 min walk), Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet (6 min walk), Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet (9 min walk), Anglo-Bavarian Brewery, Shepton Mallet (10 min walk).

HM Prison Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet

Facts and practical information

Shepton Mallet plan & book

HM Prison Shepton Mallet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet

Scheduled monuments in Mendip

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet

Charlton Viaduct, Shepton Mallet

Anglo-Bavarian Brewery, Shepton Mallet

Market Cross, Shepton Mallet

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is HM Prison Shepton Mallet open?

Which popular attractions are close to HM Prison Shepton Mallet?