Sherborne Old Castle Castles
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. When besieged by Cromwell's forces in 1645 it took 16 days to capture and was dubbed by Cromwell to be "a malicious and mischievous castle". Since 1646 the castle has remained a noble ruin in the midst of peaceful parkland.
Facilities
Picnic Area, Toilets, Car Park, Coach Park, Partial Disabled, Visual Impaired, Hearing_Impaired, Guide Dogs Accepted
Attraction Details
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AddressCastleton, Dorset, Sherborne, Dorset, D19 3SA
Opening times10am - 6pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
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