Sherborne Old Castle

Sherborne Old Castle
Description:
View to the gatehouse of the ruined Sherborne Old Castle.

Built in the 12th century by Roger de Caen, Bishop of Salisbury. The castle was a Royalist stronghold during the English Civil War.
It was taken by General Fairfax's forces in 1645 after an 16 day siege and slighted later that year
Keywords: sherborne, castle, ruins, sherborne-old-castle
Date: 12.06.2009 11:20
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Added by: chris_l
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NGR: ST 6465 1678 (ST646168 / ST6517)

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