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Sherborne


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Population
9,310

Summary
Sherborne is an historic and interesting town.  Dominated by its Abbey, it has many fine buildings of architectural note, including the 17th century Sherborne Castle.  The famous Sherborne School and Abbey date back to the 8th century, originally built by St Aldhelm.  More modern aspects of the town include the main line rail station on the London to Salisbury-Exeter route and a new retail store.

Communications
Sherborne lies on the A30.  It also has direct rail links to London and Exeter.

Commercial land
Sherborne has a variety of older style commercial property within reach of the town centre and a new business park at Coldharbour offering quality office accommodation.

Major employers
  • Baumann Springs and Pressings (manufacturing)
  • Carlisle Process Systems (manufacturing)
  • Interglass Technologies (manufacturing)
  • Sherborne Schools (education)

Further Information
Helen Heanes
Dorset County Council
+44 (0)1305 224677
h.e.heanes@dorsetcc.gov.uk

 

Dorset South West
 
Bournemouth Borough Council
Dorset County Council
Borough of Poole
 
 
 
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