Sherborne Old Castle, Dorset
30th May 2017 1120s - the fortified palace was built by Roger, Bishop of Sarum (Salisbury) 1139 - castle passed into the ownership of the crown following Bishop Roger's death 1330 - Edward III granted the castle to its constable, William Montagu Thus followed much dispute about the castle's rightful owner 1357 - Bishop Robert Wyvil, the next owner, entertained the Black Prince at the castle 1592 - castle leased to Sir Walter Ralegh by Elizabeth I 1603 - following Elizabeth I death and the arrest of Sir Walter Ralegh for treason, castle remained in his wife's possession 1609 - James I brought the estate 1617 - estate sold to Sir John Digby 1642 - Civil War - castle initially in Royalist possession seiged and occupied by Parliamentarians for 4 months before being retaken by the Royalists 1645 - Civil War - 2nd seige, castle taken by Parliamentarians and ruined to prevent becoming a Royalist stronghold again. We would suggest walk around the curtai...