Traditional county: Somerset · Region: South West
Explore West Shepton, Somerset with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the West Shepton map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | West Shepton |
| Traditional County | Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.186598 |
| Longitude | -2.557401 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The landscape surrounding West Shepton is characterized by gently undulating countryside, typical of the Mendip Hills. It lies 0.8 km west-south-west of Shepton Mallet (from Shepton Mallet: bearing 243°T, OS grid ST 611 431). Historically, the area's development has been closely tied to agriculture, with farming remaining a significant part of its identity. While West Shepton itself doesn't boast grand historical structures, its proximity to the larger market town of Shepton Mallet provides access to amenities and a rich local heritage. The rural charm of West Shepton is a key element of its appeal, offering a peaceful setting within the wider Somerset region.
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Explore West Shepton, Somerset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.186598, -2.557401. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |