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Sherborne Old Castle was built by Roger, the Bishop of Salisbury, and Abbot of Sherborne. Robert needed a secure home and a small hill surrounded by a lake was chosen as a suitably defendable site. The layout of the castle is roughly rectangular and has four corner towers. The main entrance to the castle is via the gatehouse in the southwest corner.

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1120		Construction of Sherborne Castle
		Built by Roger, Bishop of Salisbury.
1139		Robert, Bishop of Salisbury is arrested
		Stephen arrested Robert, the Bishop of Salisbury. Robert was powerful and could not be trusted. Stephen took control of Robert's castles including Sherborne.
1330		Sherborne Castle is given to the Earl of Salisbury
		Edward III gave the castle at Sherborne to the Earl of Salisbury.
1355		Bishops of Salisbury regains Sherborne Castle
		Robert Wyvil, the Bishop of Salisbury regained control of the castle at Sherborne.
Early Modern Period (1500-1800) - Under Construction
1645	Aug 15	Sherborne Castle taken by Fairfax
		After a two week siege the castle at Sherborne fell to the Parliamentarians.