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West Shepton, Somerset

West Shepton is an urban area in the south-west of Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The Shepton Mallet Union Workhouse was established here 1848, now converted into apartments. West Shepton is largely residential, featuring a mix of older stone cottages and mid-20th-century estates. It is within the council area of Somerset.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Somerset
Lat, Long: 51.186598,-2.5574007
Grid Reference: ST 6113 4318
Civil Parish: Shepton Mallet CP
Council Area: Somerset CA
Police Area: Avon and Somerset PA

GBPN ID: 48791
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/West_Shepton,_Somerset_48791

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