Sherborne New Castle [6]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 20 May 2023

The gate piers with ostriches, part of the stable block seen at Image The earliest part of these stables, the north range facing the camera, are dated 1759. The wings were extended in the early 19th century. Constructed of coursed rubble stone with Ham stone ashlar to the courtyard fronts, all under slate roofs. The courtyard is closed with low walls carrying wrought iron railings. There is a central gateway with wrought iron piers crowned with ostriches. Some original internal features and fittings remain. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1119381 Sherborne Castle (sometimes called Sherborne New Castle) was originally built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 as Sherborne Lodge. The building was greatly extended in the 1620s when four wings were added. There were alterations in the 17th and 18th centuries and the house was greatly restored in 1860. Constructed of Stuccoed rubble stone with freestone dressings under lead covered roofs. It is located in a 1,200 acre (490 hectares) park, landscaped by Capability Brown, within which are the ruins of the 12th century Sherborne Old Castle. Many 17th and 18th century internal features and fittings remain. The house is listed, grade I, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1153912 The estate is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade I, with much history and detail at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000454

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