Talking of Leg Square, I have just discovered some of the history of the 15th century coaching inn - The Kings Arms - which is now known as The Dusthole. Apparently it was built as a provisions house for Shepton Prison in 1660 and it has a tunnel linking it to nearby Shepton Mallet prison. The Dusthole name came about as it was frequented by quarrymen who worked at nearby Quarr quarry and the prison flour mill workers. It is pictured below (middle and bottom left) as is the old flour mill building (middle right).
How about this for a bit of bling on your doorstep! We spotted this golden beast in front of a house near the park...
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