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Sherborne is a market town in northwest Dorset, England. It is on the River Yeo and A30 road, on the edge of the Blackmore Vale 6 mi (9.7 km) east of Yeovil. 40.8% of the population is 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. |