Charlton Viaduct, Shepton Mallet

Name: Charlton Viaduct
Address: Shepton Mallet, United Kingdom

#4 among attractions in Shepton Mallet

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Facts and practical information

Charlton Viaduct is a disused railway bridge in Shepton Mallet within the English county of Somerset. It is a Grade II* listed building. ()

Opened: 1874 (150 years ago)Length: 951 ftHeight: 45 ftCoordinates: 51°11'22"N, 2°32'0"W

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Shepton Mallet United Kingdom

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Charlton Viaduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kilver Court, Scheduled monuments in Mendip, HM Prison Shepton Mallet, Church of St Peter and St Paul.

~630 ftNW
Garden, Park, Cafe
Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet
4 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.
0.7 miS
Archaeological site
Scheduled monuments in Mendip
18 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.
0.4 miW
Tours, Prison
HM Prison Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet
11 min walk • 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.
0.6 miW
Church
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet
17 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.
0.8 miW
Brewery, Nightlife
Anglo-Bavarian Brewery, Shepton Mallet
20 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.
0.6 miW
Memorial
Market Cross, Shepton Mallet
15 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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Which popular attractions are close to Charlton Viaduct?

Nearby attractions include Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet (4 min walk), HM Prison Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet (11 min walk), Market Cross, Shepton Mallet (15 min walk), Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet (17 min walk).

Charlton Viaduct, Shepton Mallet

Facts and practical information

Shepton Mallet plan & book

Charlton Viaduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kilver Court, Shepton Mallet

Scheduled monuments in Mendip

HM Prison Shepton Mallet, Shepton Mallet

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet

Anglo-Bavarian Brewery, Shepton Mallet

Market Cross, Shepton Mallet

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charlton Viaduct?