Sherborne New Castle [8]

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Sherborne New Castle [8]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 20 May 2023

Sherborne Lake, within the grounds of Sherborne Castle, was created in 1753 by damming the Rive Yeo. 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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