Venue Type & Location
Church house
Site Name: Church House
Location: Sherborne
County: Dorset
Location Type: Town - in town at determined location
Overview
Located on the N side of Half Moon Street, just SE of the abbey church.
A long 2-storey building, the ground floor of which was divided into 4 shops, rented out by the churchwardens.
Performance History
Rented by the churchwardens to troupes of actors on 12 different occasions.
Current Status
A row of private shops.
History of the Venue
Built by the Sherborne churchwardens, 1533-4. The 2nd-storey comprised a single room, 116 x 19 feet, and was used for parish purposes
In 1693 the lease was taken over by the Masters and Brethren of the Almshouses and in 1701 the whole building was converted into 3 tenements; separate shops, at which time the 2nd storey was subdivided to accommodate the tenants and a 3rd storey attic was added.
Record Source
REED Dorset Cornwall
Patrons who owned this venue
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