HM Prison Shepton Mallet
On the list as Former Her Majesty's Prison Shepton Mallet
About HM Prison Shepton Mallet
HM Prison Shepton Mallet, listed as Former Her Majesty's Prison Shepton Mallet, is one of 9 Grade II* listed buildings in Shepton Mallet and about 22,127 in England. It was among the first 86 buildings in Shepton Mallet to be listed, on 21 September 1984, and its entry was last amended on 10 March 2014. It stands in the Shepton Mallet conservation area, designated in 1973. Within 400 metres are 1 more Grade I building and 125 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1058425↗Grade II* is for particularly important buildings of more than special interest, about 5.8% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Make it a walk: 5 listed buildings in about 20 minutes
Shepton Mallet · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1HM Prison Shepton MalletStart here
- 2
Church of St Peter and St PaulGrade I · 0.1 mi on - 3
Anglo-Bavarian BreweryGrade II* · 0.2 mi on - 4
Bowlish HouseGrade II* · 0.3 mi on - 5
Old Bowlish HouseGrade II* · next door
18 more listed buildings within 150 metres
Grade I and II* ones open their own page; Grade II ones open the official list entry.
Grade I and II* public buildings near Shepton Mallet
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about HM Prison Shepton Mallet
Is HM Prison Shepton Mallet listed?
Yes. Former Her Majesty's Prison Shepton Mallet is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1058425), first listed on 21 September 1984.
Can you visit HM Prison Shepton Mallet?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
Is HM Prison Shepton Mallet in a conservation area?
Yes, the Shepton Mallet conservation area, designated in 1973.
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