Sherborne

Sherborne is an affluent market town in north west Dorset, England, situated on the River Yeo and A30 road, on the edge of the Blackmore Vale six miles east of Yeovil. The town has a population of 9,350 (As of 2001), 40.8% are retired. The town is famous for its history, including its abbey, castles, manor house and private school. The picturesque town is a popular, though relatively unknown, tourist town.

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Market town - Dorset - England - River Yeo - A30 road - Blackmore Vale - Mile - Yeovil - As of 2001 - Abbey - Castles - Manor house - Private school - Tourist

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Much of the town, including many medieval and Georgian buildings, are built from distinctive ochre ham stone, including the Abbey.

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Medieval - Georgian - Ochre - Ham stone

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