Sherborne: Abbey Church of St Mary

Name:
Sherborne: Abbey Church of St Mary
Record Type:
Major Parish Church
Church code:
634128
Diocese:
Salisbury
Archdeaconry:
Sherborne
Parish:
Sherborne with Castleton

Statutory Designation Information

Listed Building?
This is a Grade I Listed Building
View more information about this Listed Building on the National Heritage List for England web site
Scheduled Monument?
There is a Scheduled Monument within the curtilage or precinct
View more information about this Scheduled Monument on the National Heritage List for England web site

National Park

The church is not in a National Park

Conservation Area

The church is in the following Conservation Area: Sherborne

Heritage At Risk Status

On Heritage At Risk Register?
This church is not on the Heritage at Risk Register
 

Approximate Date

Approximate Date:
Early Medieval

Exterior Image

Exterior Photograph of 634128 Sherborne: Abbey Church of St Mary
Caption:
Exterior Photograph of 634128 Sherborne: Abbey Church of St Mary
Description:
Photograph Taken on 6 October 2011
Year / Date:
2011
Copyright:
Mike Searle
Originator:
Mike Searle

Summary Description

Conventionally laid out in cruciform plan with a central tower, and side chapels, it has raised levels in the chancel giving emphasis to the high altar. At the east end are the Ambulatory and Lady Chapel which also comprise a Regimental Chapel of the Devonshire & Dorset Regiment.

Visiting and Facilities

The church is open for worship.
Work in progress - can you help?
 

Church Website

Church Website:
http://www.sherborneabbey.com

Sources and Further Information

Antiquarian Horological Society (2015) AHS Turret Clock database Unique Number ID: 969 [Digital Archive/Data]
21/09/2015
Church of England (2021) A Church Near You https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9265/ [Digital Archive/Index]
View information on worship and access at this church
Historic England (2021) Heritage List https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1110826 [Bibliography/Index]
Digby Memorial
Historic England (2021) Heritage List https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1110825 [Bibliography/Index]
North East gates
Mike Searle (2011) Exterior Photograph of 634128 Sherborne: Abbey Church of St Mary [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Exterior Photograph of 634128 Sherborne: Abbey Church of St Mary
Mike Searle (2011) Interior Photograph of 634128 Sherborne: Abbey Church of St Mary [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Interior Photograph of 634128 Sherborne: Abbey Church of St Mary
ICBS (1817-1989) Incorporated Church Building Society Archive https://images.lambethpalacelibrary.org.uk/luna/servlet/detail/LPLIBLPL~34~34~41365~108762 [Archive/Graphic material]

Gallery

ICBS File Number - 00164

Coverage - 1819

Created by ?ELLIS, Thomas: fl. 1819-24 of Sherborne

ICBS (1817-1989) Incorporated Church Building Society Archive https://images.lambethpalacelibrary.org.uk/luna/servlet/detail/LPLIBLPL~34~34~41374~108763 [Archive/Graphic material]

Gallery

ICBS File Number - 00164

Coverage - 1819

Created by ?ELLIS, Thomas: fl. 1819-24 of Sherborne

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