Somerset’s Most Haunted Prison: The Dark History of HMP Shepton Mallet Saturday, December 27, 2025 sheptonmallet prison execution haunted paranormal victorian criminals history tourism ghosts HMP Shepton Mallet, also known as Cornhill, is a former prison in Somerset steeped in centuries of dark history. Established in 1625 as a house of correction, it operated for nearly 400 years, confining some of Britain’s most … Read More