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Sherborne is an affluent market town in north west Dorset, England. It's situated on the River Yeo and A30 road, on the edge of the Blackmore Vale six miles east of Yeovil.
The town has a population of 9,350 (as of 2001), and 40.8% are retired. Sherborne is famous for its history, including its abbey, castles, manor house and private schools. The picturesque town is a popular, though relatively unknown, tourist town.
Much of the town, including many medieval and Georgian buildings, is built from distinctive ochre ham stone, including the Abbey.
The town is served by Sherborne railway station.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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