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Sherborne Old Castle is a Norman castle located in Sherborne, Dorset, England, founded in the early twelfth century by the bishops of Salisbury. The castle comprises a substantial rectangular keep with surrounding curtain walls and outbuildings, representing a significant example of Norman military architecture in the southwest. Following the English Civil War, the castle was slighted in 1645 to prevent its further use as a military stronghold, resulting in the partial destruction visible today. The site remains an important testament to both medieval episcopal power and seventeenth-century military engineering.
Sherborne Old Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015328. View the official record →
Sherborne Old Castle is a Norman castle located in Sherborne, Dorset, England, founded in the early twelfth century by the bishops of Salisbury. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015328.
Sherborne Old Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015328.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman site by Pinford Lane (0.5 km), The Conduit Cross (1 km), Sherborne Abbey, remains of (1.1 km).
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