Listed Building record MDO14809 - Digby Memorial, Sherborne Abbey Close
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Summary
A memorial to George Digby Wingfield Digby erected in 1884. The memorial is in the form of an ornate stone cross on a stepped square base with a circular pedestal at each corner. The pedestals support bronze statuettes of St Aldhelm (south west), Bishop Roger (north west), Abbot Bradford (north east) and Sir Walter Raleigh (south east); the statuettes were created by Amy Singer of Frome. On the south side of the memorial a bronze plaque bears the inscription "To Memory of George Digby Wingfield Digby of Sherborne Castle who upon succeeding to a noble inheritance made it his first care to complete the rest of the Abbey Church and after a life of generous beneficence died full of years beloved by all classes of the Community. This monument is erected by Public Subscription MDCCCLXXXIV".
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Full Description
GREENBACK List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Scheduling record). SDO19706.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO19706 Scheduling record: GREENBACK List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred ST 63 16 (4m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Sherborne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- Conservation Area 48
- Listed Building (II) 1110826: DIGBY MEMORIAL
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Record last edited
Oct 21 2026 4:13PM