Sherborne
Sherborne is a market town in northwest Dorset, in South West England. It is on the River Yeo, 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Yeovil. The A30 road, which goes from London to Penzance, runs through the town.
| Sherborne | |
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 Sherborne Abbey | |
| Population | 9,523 [1] |
| OS grid reference | ST638165 |
| • London | 124 miles (200 km) |
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| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Sherborne |
| Postcode district | DT9 |
| Dialling code | 01935 |
| Police | Dorset |
| Fire | Dorset and Wiltshire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
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The population of Sherborne parish was 9,523 in the 2011 census.[1] 28.7% of the population is aged 65 or older.[2]
Places
Sherborne is best known for Sherborne Abbey, a historical building. It was a Saxon cathedral from the years 705–1075. It was a Benedictine abbey from the years 998–1539. Now it is a local church.
Sherborne also has two castles. One is ruins of a 12th century fortified palace.The second is a 16th century mansion named Sherborne Castle. It was built by Sir Walter Raleigh. Much of the old town is built from ochre-coloured stone. These include the abbey and many medieval and Georgian era buildings.
References
- "Key Figures for 2011 Census: Key Statistics - Sherborne (Parish)". Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
- "Age Structure, 2011 (KS102EW) - Sherborne (Parish)". Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2013.
