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People have been worshipping in this beautiful place for over a thousand years, the church dates back to the 13th century and there is a real feeling of tranquillity and spirituality here standing on the bank of the River Stour.

This is a small rural church with a great history and wonderful peaceful atmosphere.

Outside the curtain wall of his 12th century castle, Bishop Roger of Salisbury built a Norman church to be used by his tenants and retainers.

Norman church with steeple, nave, chancel, north aisle, south vestry.

In French gothic/arts crafts style, designed by La Trobe who designed various secular buildings in central Bristol.

It seems odd to us, in an age where it is accepted that the super rich spend all their money on themselves, that it was not at all unusual for wealthy medieval people to spend some of their own fortunes on such things as churches.

Whether you have just arrived via the internet or you are making a personal visit to the Cathedral, please feel most welcome.

The great golden Hamstone bulk of Sherborne Abbey presides benignly over its little medieval town.