The Manor House
Introduction
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The Manor House
Image: © Ian Capper Taken: 18 Mar 2023
Building thought to date from c.1500. The oriel above the door is original, but was originally on the east side, moved to its current position in c.1820 as part of a "wild sub-gothicization" as described in the Dorset "Buildings of England" volume. The building now houses Sherborne Town Council. Grade II listed - see https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1110696?section=official-list-entry. Beyond in 41 Newland, also grade II listed - see https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1110695?section=official-list-entry.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.950256
Longitude
-2.514238