Mendip District Somerset England United Kingdom
51.1909,-2.547886

Shepton Mallet

Shepton Mallet is a market town and civil parish in Somerset, England, some 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Bath, 18 miles (29 km) south of Bristol and 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Wells. It had an estimated population of 10,810 in 2019. Mendip District Council was based there. The Mendip Hills lie to the north and the River Sheppey runs through the town, as does the route of the Fosse Way, the main Roman road between north-east and south-west England. There is evidence of Roman settlement. Its listed buildings include a medieval parish church. Shepton Mallet Prison was England's oldest, but closed in March 2013. The medieval wool trade gave way to trades such as brewing in the 18th century. It remains noted for cider production. It is the closest town to the Glastonbury Festival and nearby the Royal Bath and West of England Society showground.
Known in ancient times as: Shepton Mallet
Periods/Settlements: roman, late-antique

Distance between:

London to Shepton Mallet 107 Miles / 172 Kms
Liverpool to Shepton Mallet 155 Miles / 249 Kms

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