The former Body Shop unit in a Wiltshire shopping centre has been stripped and put on the market.

The national retailer closed its Chippenham branch in Borough Parade earlier this year after a cull of around half of its stores nationally.

Since then, the shop has remained disused and for several months appeared untouched with a sign warning customers of the closure in the window.

It read: “Sadly, our store is now closed. Thank you for all your love, it’s meant a lot.

“Please continue to support our business on our website or at your nearest store.”

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The former Body Shop unit in ChippenhamThe former Body Shop unit in Chippenham (Image: Newsquest)

But the store has since been stripped and temporary signage has been placed over the shopfront, advertising that the unit is now back on the market.

London & Cambridge Properties Ltd, which deals with retail opportunities at the centre, is now looking for a new occupant for the empty space.

The unit has been listed on the market to let for £20,000 per year.

The listing described the property as an opportunity “in the heart” of the town centre.

It said: “In the heart of Chippenham town centre is the Borough Parade Shopping Centre with existing retailers including Waitrose, New Look, Waterstones, EE, and Caffe Nero.

“Unit 6 is located within Borough Parade, in the pedestrianised mall leading from Chippenham High Street.”