Sarum College, Salisbury
Sarum College is a centre of theological learning, focused on the study of Christianity. Its main, red-brick building, located at the north end of Bishop's Walk, facing directly down to the Bishop's Palace, has long been attributed to Sir Christopher Wren. The house was built in 1677 for Francis Hill, a distinguished London lawyer and deputy recorder for Salisbury, and remained in the Hills' possession until the end of the 18th century.
In 1860, the property was acquired by a Bishop of Salisbury, who set up on premises a theological college. Residential areas were added later; the flint extension was made in 1881 with a chapel and library. The building has been altered several times over the years, including the addition of new residential quarters and meeting rooms.
In February 1952 the main building received a heritage listing. It had been occupied by Salisbury and Wells Theological College until 1995, following which the Sarum College took over.
The college building, in addition to providing space for theological classes, serves as a conference center. It also hosts art exhibitions which are open to the public every day from 9 am to 5 pm (10 am 鈥� 4 pm on Sundays), has regular lunchtime musical concerts, as well as a theological bookshop and library with a collection of 35,000 titles.
In addition to that, the college operates as a B&B and also hosts week-long residential stays, allowing visitors the opportunity to live in the Close for a week and explore the history of Salisbury and its Cathedral in more detail.
In 1860, the property was acquired by a Bishop of Salisbury, who set up on premises a theological college. Residential areas were added later; the flint extension was made in 1881 with a chapel and library. The building has been altered several times over the years, including the addition of new residential quarters and meeting rooms.
In February 1952 the main building received a heritage listing. It had been occupied by Salisbury and Wells Theological College until 1995, following which the Sarum College took over.
The college building, in addition to providing space for theological classes, serves as a conference center. It also hosts art exhibitions which are open to the public every day from 9 am to 5 pm (10 am 鈥� 4 pm on Sundays), has regular lunchtime musical concerts, as well as a theological bookshop and library with a collection of 35,000 titles.
In addition to that, the college operates as a B&B and also hosts week-long residential stays, allowing visitors the opportunity to live in the Close for a week and explore the history of Salisbury and its Cathedral in more detail.
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Sight Name: Sarum College
Sight Location: Salisbury, England (See walking tours in Salisbury)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Salisbury, England (See walking tours in Salisbury)
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Cathedral Close Tour
Salisbury Cathedral, apart from being renowned as the holder of Britain鈥檚 tallest spire, the world鈥檚 best preserved original copy of Magna Carta (1215) and Europe鈥檚 oldest working clock, is also famous for its Close, the largest in the country, measuring 80 acres (or 32 hectares).
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Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Salisbury Introduction Walking Tour
Old Sarum is not as old as neighboring Stonehenge, but it is old. A hill fort occupied the site as early as 300 BC. The ubiquitous Romans did not overly attend to it but it fell to Saxon King Cynric of Wessex in 552 AD. Danes and Norwegians invaded frequently enough until 1066, when William of Normandy settled matters among the parties.
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Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Historical Houses Tour
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Your exploration of these treasures can be started at Trinity Hospital, a picturesque almshouse founded in the 14th century, offering a glimpse... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles