Sherborne Dorset | Castles, Christianity and an ancient curse!

Welcome to Walking The Wyrd!
In this walk, I take a wander around the historic market town of Sherborne in Dorset.
This pretty town was originally called Scir Burne by the Saxons meaning 'clear stream' which refers to the brook that runs through the town. The town's abbey was first founded in 705 by King Ine. He appointed St Aldhelm as the first Bishop of Sherborne. In 1075, the abbey became a Benedictine monastery and then later, in 1539 after the dissolution of the monasteries, the abbey changed once again into a parish church.
Surprisingly, life hasn't always been peaceful for the abbey and in the 1400s, the abbey was damaged by fire after a conflict occurred between the monks and the towns people.
It is also reported that one of the Bishops, St Osmund, laid a curse upon anyone who tried to take the castle (or abbey, the folklore varies) from the church in the 11th century!
Filmed using a DJI Pocket 2
Edited with Filmora 13
#dorset #sherborne #history #explore #folklore #castle #haunted

[@julier1295]

What a way to start my Saturday morning. It always gets my imagination going to see these ruins and wonding what they would have looked like in their glory days. Thank you for sharing

[@walkingthewyrd]

Oh that's fabulous, Julie! So glad you are enjoying my videos! 🩷

[@PanakaNL]

so beautiful, old ruins are so beautiful. And the church, so beautiful. I've been enjoying it. And again so much interesting information about the history. Thank you Nic, for all your walking and work🥰❤

[@walkingthewyrd]

No, thank you, Panaka, for your support! It's so appreciated and I'm glad you enjoy seeing these places. 😊

[@DeadColdParanormal]

Loved the history surrounding the castle and yet again, that era of the civil war and reformation of the church crops up, it features in many of our historic buildings past. The Abbey ceiling....WoW....so detailed. Great job Nic 👏🏻

[@walkingthewyrd]

It's such a beautiful roof, I agree! Thanks as always for your support, Mark! 😊

[@katep23]

That was a lovely tour, as always. Thank you so much. You always explain just enough, but let us enjoy the peace of the places too. Fab!

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you, Kate! I'm so pleased to read that. ☺️

[@iainmelville9411]

It is charming and it IS beautiful as is the town. Thanks for sharing this wonderful place with us all. Blessings,❤,😊.

[@walkingthewyrd]

I quite agree! Thanks for watching, Iain. ☺️

[@LaysAndLore]

Lived in Sherborne for many years - lovely place.

[@walkingthewyrd]

It's so beautiful!

[@jayadee6721]

Enjoyed this 😊 beautiful place .. thanks Nic 🖤

[@walkingthewyrd]

You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@david_v2.1]

Hi Nic, what a beautiful abbey and ruins of the old castle! I love how you touch the walls to connect with the past, I do that too at every place I visit 😊amazing to see the oak wood survive after 500 years. I doubt it will be there another few hundred now it's exposed to the elements. Great video!!

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you, David! They don't build them like they used to! Thanks for watching, always appreciated. ☺️

[@buzsalmon]

Thank you for bringing us along. I really enjoyed your visit! And learning more about the castle Sherburne. Two swings off the killing axe world not have been enough to have satisfied me!! The Abby, Monastery, and church and the history of all is both beautiful and fascinating!

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you for your comment! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video, and I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@sammyhawkins5590]

You have the best channel , your journeys are brilliant

[@walkingthewyrd]

That's so kind of you to say so! Thank you!

[@Lee-St]

This is fantastic, I one day wish to have enough money to visit these sites, what an amazing video

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you, Lee! I'm so glad I can bring them to you virtually.

[@alienbiker5036]

outstanding video and soundtrack thankyou nic for sharing

[@walkingthewyrd]

Aww thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jameswalksinhistory3848]

Totally enjoyable-Thank you 👍

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you, James! Much appreciated.

[@jodimusicherself]

So many beautiful locations in this one! Thank you for all the work you put into your videos, Nic! 😊❤

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you, Jodi! It's a pleasure! 🩷

[@slave2damachine]

Great video , i visited the castle and house/gardens in June .It's very atmospheric igot a feeling of sadness. The deer parks are ancestors from the same deer introduced in the 15th century. Thank you subd. Much love from Cornwall ❤❤

[@walkingthewyrd]

Hey, thanks so much for watching and for the sub! I really appreciate it. 😊

[@Simonize41]

Hi Nic. Beautiful Sherborne, such a wonderful town. I dated a girl from there in 1987/88. It didn’t end well, though… she two-timed me.😏Anyway, another lovely walk with some well explained and thoughtful history. Always a pleasure, never a bore. Look after yourself Nic. Simon

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you, Simon! Hopefully, your experiences haven't put you off the town too much! 🙃

[@Simonize41]

@@walkingthewyrd Hey Nic. Nah, ya win some, ya lose some… her loss not mine; my conscience is clear. Sherborne remains a beautiful place.🙏🏻🤘🏻❤️

[@sarahhartstone6314]

Damn you get around !!!!! loved this vid Nic 👏👏 That king John was proper Gangsta 😯❤

[@walkingthewyrd]

I do, don't I?! 😆 Thanks muchly ♥️

[@SrSpookfest]

Wow this is amazing 😮

[@sandyrogers5043]

Great video, you tell the tale perfectly.

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind comment.

[@mrsgeek1]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thanks Mrs Geek! 🖤

[@DaveFord]

Great video Nic. Loved the music!

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you, Dave!

[@carlitoshoued7400]

Always looking forward for your vids. Are you meeting Beardo?

[@walkingthewyrd]

Thank you, Carlitos, and yes, I met the Bearded one!