Shepton Mallet (HM Prison)
HMP Shepton Mallet, sometimes known as Cornhill, is a former prison located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England. Prior to closure, it was the United Kingdom's oldest operating prison. Before closure Shepton Mallet was a Category C Lifer Prison holding 189 prisoners. The prison building is grade II* listed. Its closure was announced in January 2013.
Read more about Shepton Mallet (HM Prison): Use During The Second World War, Post-war Use, Escapes and Attempted Escapes
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