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	Sherborne Castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sherborne Castle is a 16th-century Tudor mansion southeast of Sherborne in Dorset, England.
		Sherborne Old Castle is the ruin of a 12th-century castle in the grounds of the mansion.
		The old castle was built as the fortified palace of Roger de Caen, Bishop of Salisbury and Chancellor of England, and still belonged to the church in the late 16th century.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sherborne_Castle (426 words)

	Sherborne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Sherborne is an affluent market town in north west Dorset, England, situated on the River Yeo and A30 road, on the edge of the Blackmore Vale six miles east of Yeovil.
		In the 15th century the church was deliberately burnt down during tensions between the town and the monastery, and was rebuilt between 1425 and 1504, though some of the Norman structure remains.
		Sherborne was for many centuries the centre of a hundred of the same name.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sherborne (609 words)

	Sherborne, Dorset, England
		In 1594 He decided it was too old and draughty, and built Sherborne Lodge, the nucleus of the present Sherborne Castle, in the grounds nearby.
		In 1645, on the third siege of the castle, it fell to Oliver Cromwell and General Fairfax of the Parliamentarians.
		The castle was then abandoned until 1956 when the Digby family gave it to the nation as a national monument.
	www.thedorsetpage.com /locations/place/S080.htm (506 words)

	Sherborne - LoveToKnow 1911
		Of the old castle, the gatehouse and other parts are of Norman construction, but the mansion near it was built by Sir Walter Raleigh.
		As there is no evidence of Roman or British settlement, it is probable that Sherborne (Scireburn, Shireburne) grew up after the Saxon conquest of the country from the Corn-Welsh in the middle of the 7th century.
		In 1086 the bishop of Sarum and the monks of Sherborne held the place, which seems to have been of fair size and an agricultural centre.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Sherborne (844 words)

	CastleXplorer - Sherborne Old Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The ruins of the old castle at Sherborne date from the early 12th century, when the castle was built for Roger de Caen, Bishop of Salisbury.
		Sherborne was seized by Stephen in 1135, and it remained in royal hands until the reign of Edward III, when Bishop Robert Wyville paid to get the castle back into the hands of the church.
		He had little use for the castle but made use of the estate where he built a new residence, Sherborne Lodge, that now forms part of the new Sherborne Castle beyond the lake to the south.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /england/sherborne/sherborne.php (208 words)

	Sherborne Castle on AboutBritain.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The present Sherborne Castle was built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and has been the Stately Home of the Digby family since 1617.
		Beside the lake are the 18th Century Orangery, 'Gingko' lawn and walled garden, whilst across it to the north the ground rises to reveal the ruins of Sherborne's old medieval castle, which succumbed to Cromwell's troops in 1645 during the Civil War.
		Sherborne Museum, with over 15,000 items of local history, is in the heart of the town close to five of the most ancient buildings in its history: the Abbey, Sherborne School, the Almshouse, the Conduit and the Old Church House.
	www.aboutbritain.com /SherborneCastle.htm (466 words)

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		Sherborne Castle was given to Sir Walter Raleigh in 1592 by Elizabeth I. He built a mansion within the grounds in 1594.
		By the time of the Civil War the castle had passed to the ownership of Lord Digby, one of the King's principal advisers.
		Fairfax marches from Bath and arrives at Sherborne which is commanded for the Royalists by Sir Lewis Dives, brother-in-law to Lord Digby.
	www.theteacher99.btinternet.co.uk /ecivil/sherborne.htm (191 words)

	Douzelage.org: Sherborne (GB)
		The Saxons named Sherborne scir burne - the place of the clear stream - and made it the capital of Wessex.
		Sir Walter Raleigh fell in love with Sherborne, tried first to modernise the Old Castle but finally built in 1594 an Elizabethan mansion in the grounds.
		Sherborne Boys School, originally King Edward's School, has been built on the remains of the abbey buildings and was founded in 1550.
	www.douzelage.org /index.php?id=76 (520 words)

	Sherborne Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This castle was built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and has been home to the Digby family since 1617.
		Visitor's to the castle old and new include Prince William of Orange in 1688, George III in 1789, and more recently the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh.
		Sherborne Abbey is also another part of history you can visit whilst visiting the castle.
	www.peanutsfan.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /sherborne.html (265 words)

	About the Fair - Sherborne Castle Country Fair
		The Sherborne Castle Country Fair presents a rich and fun programme of events, quality stalls, stands and entertainment including one of the largest Rare Breeds shows in the country.
		Because Sherborne Castle Country Fair is run by volunteers, it has low overheads making it possible to keep costs down and offer a fantastic family day out for any budget.
		Sherborne Castle County Fair, which is a company limited by guarantee and a not-for-profit organisation, is responsible for raising income from ticket sales, fundraising and sponsorship, which cover the costs of staging the event and allow all extra funds collected to be distributed to charity.
	www.sherbornecountryfair.com /about.php (338 words)

	TimeRef - History Timelines - Sherborne Old Castle
		Sherborne Old Castle was built by Roger, the Bishop of Salisbury, and Abbot of Sherborne.
		Sherborne Castle is given to the Earl of Salisbury
		Edward III gave the castle at Sherborne to the Earl of Salisbury.
	www.btinternet.com /~timeref/hpl1779.htm (156 words)

	Sherborne St Aldhelm Festival 2005, Sherborne, Dorset, UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Central to the town, and at the heart of the Festival, will be Sherborne Abbey as it is the founding of the Abbey by St Aldhelm that was the driving force behind the Festival, so spirituality will play an important role in the whole celebration.
		Continuing the historical theme, Sherborne Museum has the medieval masterpiece, The Sherborne Missal (available to view from 21 March and throughout the Festival), one of the treasures of the British Library.
		Sherborne students and school children will also play a huge role in the Festival with many events taking place around the town.
	www.sherbornefestival.com /pages/about.asp (419 words)

	Sherborne Castle \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Sherborne \| Frommers.com
		Castle and grounds £7.50 ($14) adults, free for ages 15 and under.
		Sir Walter Raleigh built this castle in 1594, when he decided that it would not be feasible to restore the old castle to suit his needs.
		The 8 hectares (20 acres) of lawns and pleasure grounds around the 20-hectare (50-acre) lake are open to the public.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/sherborne/A25319.html (335 words)

	Home Page
		Sherborne is a lovely old Abbey Town with a wealth of history.
		Sherborne is a prosperous thriving Town with plenty of interesting shops, commercial and manufacturing activities and a twice-weekly market, all serving a wide rural catchment area.
		Sherborne Castles Club is always keen to recruit new members.
	www.rotaryclubofsherbornecastles.org.uk (262 words)

	Hotels in Sherborne Dorset accommodation - Sherborne hotels accommodation in Dorset UK
		From Sherborne you can explore the beautiful scenery of the South Downs, the museums, castles, historic houses and ancient monuments of the area, and the market towns and villages of the south of England.
		The buildings in Sherborne are a warm golden colour, built primarily from the local Ham Stone.
		To dial a number in Sherborne from outside the UK: dial the International Access Code of the country you are calling from - follow that by the Country Code for the country you are calling to (44 for the UK) - dial the local area code omitting the initial ‘0’ e.g.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /sherbornehotels.html (483 words)

	Sherborne, Dorset, England (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Sherborne Abbey VC Primary School is one of two primary schools in Sherborne, the other being Sherborne County Primary which serves the north and east of the town.
		The oldest castle is 12th century and ruined, the second was built by Sir Walter Raleigh and its park later landscaped by Capability Brown.
		Sherborne (scir-burne, clear brook) was originally the episcopal seat of the Bishop of Western Wessex, having been established as such by St. Aldhelm (705).
	www.thedorsetpage.com /locations/links.asp?nkey=S080 (2262 words)

	tourist information on Sherborne Dorset a travel guide from TourUK
		Sherborne has two castles, the older ruined one outside the town.
		The Sherborne Hotel stands in four acres of grounds by the small town of Sherborne, an ideal base to explore local attractions such as Sherbornes 2 Castles and Abbey.
		In the historic market town of Sherborne, this delightful, recently renovated and very comfortable little cottage is one of a row set within walking distance of the famous abbey and castles.
	www.touruk.co.uk /dorset/dor_sherb.htm (594 words)

	ENGLAND VIEWS IN 1773
		As Chancellor to King Henry I, and the greatest landowner in the area, Roger de Caen (Bishop of Salisbury) had a grand, fortified palace built at Sherborne at the beginning of the 12th century.
		However, Sherborne Castle was quickly taken into Royal possession and remained so for the next 200 years or more.
		During the 16th century, the castle was used to accommodate visiting Bishops, and it is reasonable to assume that some of the alterations and enhancements were made to Sherborne Castle for this purpose.
	www.vintage-views.com /BEAUTIES/Volume2/pages/040222K5.htm (738 words)

	Images of Dorset - Photographs of Sherborne
		The largest town in the north-west of the county, Sherborne is dominated by the Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin (the history of which can be traced back to at least 705AD) and is currently best known for its boarding schools – both male and female.
		The older of the two castles dates from the 12th century, and was slighted after being surrendered by its Royalist occupants during the Civil War (a fate similar to that of Corfe Castle).
		Sherborne viewed from the south-east, Sherborne Castle and lake (1753 –; Lancelot 'Capability Brown') in the foreground (picture)
	www.imagesofdorset.org.uk /Dorset/043/intro.htm (421 words)

	Sherborne Abbey - About our Churches
		Castleton, from its founding in Norman times and for several centuries thereafter, lay apart from Sherborne and, as its name implies, was an isolated adjunct to the great 12th century castle built by Bishop Roger of Salisbury.
		Outside the curtain wall of his castle, Roger built a Norman church, dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, “visible on the isle where the castle stands”.
		It is possible, however, that the new church may have suffered damage in the two sieges of Sherborne Castle during the Civil War.
	www.sherborneabbey.com /general/about_our_churches.shtml (1420 words)

	Dorset & The New Forest - Southern England's secret treasure: Welcome page.
		Two castles in Purbeck attract large numbers of visitors due to their stunning locations and history.
		The village which grew up around the castle and took its name is well worth spending time to explore.
		The two castles at Sherborne are very famous and reflect two different eras in the town's history.
	www.dorset-newforest.com /castles.html (288 words)

	Visit South West > Dorset Attractions > Sherborne Castle
		Set in 20 acres of landscaped lakeside gardens surrounding a 50-acre lake, Sherborne Castle is the perfect place either for picnics, for walking and to visit the interior of this historic Castle.
		Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, Sherborne Castle has been the home of the Digby family since 1617.
		Castle — every day except Mondays and Fridays but open on Bank Holidays from 11.00 a.m., last admission 4.30 pm; Saturdays from 2.30pm-4.30 pm.
	westcountrynow.com /main/attractions/details.cfm?l_id=6880&mx=0.35&... (251 words)

	About Sherborne Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The Sherborne Castle grounds boast two castles, the first of which was destroyed in the civil war, and the newest, which was built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594.
		Described as a 'malicious and mischievous castle' by Oliver Cromwell, whose army besieged it during the Civil War, the Castle now stands a noble ruin in the midst of peaceful parklands.
		Sherborne Castle is within a short walking distance from the town centre.
	iron.ironmanuk.com /?PageID=1313 (252 words)

	Taking It To The Castle - IRONMAN.com
		There are, actually, two castles in the grounds, the first of which was destroyed in the civil war (no, not that civil war!) and the ‘newest’ built by Sir Walter Raleigh, way back in 1594.
		The standard 3.8km swim course is held in the castle’s 50-acre lake, while the bike and run courses are interwoven into the stunning estate grounds and surrounding area of Dorset and Somerset.
		Sherborne: the historic market town of Sherborne, boasting a medieval high street and medieval abbey, which in 2005 will celebrate its founding by St Aldhelm in AD705, 1300 hundred years ago.
	www.ironmanlive.com /events/ironman/united-kingdom/taking-it-to-the-castle (911 words)

	Whats on at Sherborne - event/venue guide, box office & ticket info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The museum houses an excellent collection of items based on local history, with a large archive collection of photographs, pictures and drawings relating to the town, its environs and characters.
		Sherborne Old Castle was built on a grand scale in the 12th century by Roger de Caen, Bishop of Sarum.
		In 1592 Elizabeth I gave it to Sir Walter Raleigh who built his country home, Sherborne Lodge (now Sherborne Castle) in the grounds.
	www.britevents.com /events.asp?venue=Sherborne (206 words)

	Ironman UK Coming This Weekend - IRONMAN.com
		You can’t help but feel the incredible atmosphere of the setting for this weekend’s Ironman UK event at Sherborne Castle — with a course that takes in two castles (the newest of which is 500 years old), a 500-year-old bridge, and an 800-year-old gate to run through, this event is simply awash in history.
		The run course takes in both of the castles here at Sherborne, the first of which was destroyed in the civil war and the newest built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594.
		The majority of the race is located within the grounds of the Castle with the swim located in the 50-acre lake, and the bike and run taking the competitors around the stunning estate grounds and surrounding area of Dorset and Somerset.
	ironman.com /events/ironman/uk/set-in-historic-sherborne-castle-sundays-race-promises-to-be-memorable (321 words)

	Links
		Sherborne Town Council - is full of information about the town of Sherborne, its community projects and activities.
		The Sherborne Company of Bellringers - has its own website full of interesting information about bellringing at the Abbey.
		Learn all about this fascinating Castle built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and the home of the Digby Family since 1617.
	www.sherborneabbey.com /general/links.shtml (191 words)

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