Follies · South West England
Sham Castle Ruins
In or near Oborne.
Sham Castle Ruins — Folly or eyecatcher.
Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sham Castle Ruins is a folly in South-West England — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area DT9.
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Official information
Sherborne Old Castle is a historic site that features the ruins of a once grand palace, including a great tower, chapels, and a strong gatehouse. It has a rich history, having served as a fortress and a Royalist base during the Civil War, and is now surrounded by scenic grounds that attract wildlife and offer beautiful views of the countryside.
Place summary
Sham Castle Ruins is a folly located in Sherborne, South-West England. This structure is recognised for its picturesque remnants, contributing to the area's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9486, -2.5011
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Sherborne
- Postcode
- DT9 3SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 870 333 1181
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne — 1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w559399328 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sham Castle Ruins?
- Sham Castle Ruins is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 3SA), in the parish of Sherborne.
- What is Sham Castle Ruins?
- Sham Castle Ruins — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Sham Castle Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 3SA.
- Is Sham Castle Ruins free to visit?
- Yes, Sham Castle Ruins is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sham Castle Ruins?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 3SA.