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The Conduit, Sherborne green plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This green commemorative plaque records: The Conduit Built as a monks washing place in the abbey cloister in the early 16th century
The Conduit in Sherborne was originally constructed in the early 16th century as a facility for monks to wash within the abbey cloisters, reflecting the monastic emphasis on cleanliness and ritual purity. Its survival offers insight into medieval monastic life and architecture.

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