26, 26B And 27, Kilver Street

This Grade II listed building complex combines original 17th-century architecture with modern retail spaces, featuring preserved brickwork, period windows, and traditional timber framing that reflects centuries of adaptive reuse.

Originally constructed around 1650 as a country house for the Whiting family, the property evolved through various industrial uses including woollen mills, silk processing, lace manufacturing, and later served as headquarters for Showerings brewery and Mulberry leather goods.

The site represents the transformation of England's industrial heritage into contemporary commercial spaces, demonstrating how historic buildings can be preserved while serving modern community needs through boutique shopping and cultural events.

Visitors can explore the retail outlets housed within these heritage structures, with on-site parking available and the complex accessible from Kilver Street in central Shepton Mallet during regular business hours.

The property includes a 19th-century dovecote known as 'The Round House' and gardens designed by Ernest Jardine MP in the 1880s, featuring boat ponds originally used by lace workers and now displaying award-winning horticultural designs.

Location: Shepton Mallet

Address: 26, 26B And 27, Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet, Mendip, Somerset, BA4

GPS coordinates: 51.19076,-2.53607

Latest update: July 23, 2025 15:18