This abbey surrounded by ancient buildings was rebuilt in the 15C but originally dates from Saxon days. The crossing tower (15C) is built on massive Saxon-Norman walls and pillars, and contains two openings and twelve pinnacles. The wo rows of Perpen..

The owner of the old castle, Walter Raleigh , had a new residence built in 1594, Sherborne Lodge, forming the nucleus of the current building on the far banks of the Yeo. Sir John Digby extended the castle in the 17C, remaining faithful to its origi..