Sherborne Old Castle |
Built by Bishop Roger of Salisbury in the 12th century as a strongly defended palace, Sherborne Old Castle became a powerful Royalist base during the Civil War.
Described as 'malicious and mischievous' by Cromwell, it fell in 1645 after a fierce eleven-day siege.
Discover the castle's wildlife with our bird and bug hunting backpacks for families (subject to avaiability).
Sherborne 'New' Castle is nearby.
Described as 'malicious and mischievous' by Cromwell, it fell in 1645 after a fierce eleven-day siege.
Discover the castle's wildlife with our bird and bug hunting backpacks for families (subject to avaiability).
Sherborne 'New' Castle is nearby.
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Directions |
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Road Access: Located 1/2 mile E of Sherborne, off B3145
Train Access: Sherborne 3/4 mile |
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Sherborne Old Castle Postcode for SatNav: DT9 3SA
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Days Out near Sherborne Old Castle
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Sherborne Castle (<1 Mile)*
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Sherborne Museum (1 Mile)*
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Minterne Gardens (8 Miles)*
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Tintinhull Garden (9 Miles)*
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Montacute House (9 Miles)*
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Lytes Cary Manor (9 Miles)*
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East Lambrook Manor Gardens (13 Miles)*
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Stourhead (13 Miles)*
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Horn Park Gardens (14 Miles)*
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Beaminster Museum (14 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Sherborne Old Castle
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Sherborne (<1 Mile)*
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Milborne Port (2 Miles)*
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Marston Magna (5 Miles)*
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South Cadbury (5 Miles)*
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Barwick and Stoford (5 Miles)*
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Yeovil (5 Miles)*
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Queen Camel (6 Miles)*
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North Cadbury (6 Miles)*
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East Coker (7 Miles)*
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Wincanton (8 Miles)*
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