Sherborne Old Castle
United Kingdom /
England /
Sherborne /
Castleton Road
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/ Sherborne
World / United Kingdom / England
castle, place with historical importance, historic ruins
Built in the early 12th century with a tower in each corner and a mid 12th century tower keep it was used as a palace by the Bishop of Salisbury. It fell into decay and was largely demolished after a long siege during the Civil War.
English Heritage open all year.
English Heritage open all year.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherborne_Castle
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 50°56'58"N 2°30'8"W
- Lindinis 15 km
- London Road 34 km
- Venta Silurum 76 km
- All that remains of the former Wye Valley Railway 82 km
- Durocornovium 88 km
- Former RAF Down Ampney 93 km
- St Anne's Hill 146 km
- Remnants of Runway 09-27 161 km
- Site of Snelshall Priory 166 km
- Catesby Tunnel (disused) 168 km
- Sherborne Lake 0.5 km
- Purlieu Meadow 0.7 km
- Sherborne School 1.1 km
- Quarr Local Nature Reserve 1.4 km
- The Gryphon School 1.4 km
- Goathill Farm 2.7 km
- Alweston Farm 2.9 km
- Leweston Farm 3.1 km
- Dorset 21 km
- Somerset 45 km