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The Abbots House

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  • Location: Charmouth, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    July 19, 2025

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    The Abbots House in Charmouth—a property steeped in royal history.

    - King Charles II slept here on September 3–4, 1651, during his dramatic escape after the Battle of Worcester.
    - Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII, is also said to have stayed here in 1501, likely en route to her marriage to Prince Arthur.

    September 25, 2025

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    The Abbot's House in Charmouth, Dorset, is a historically significant and Grade II* listed building known for its deep connection to both religious and royal history.
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    Lyme Regis Seafront – Lyme Regis Beach and Promenade loop from Lyme Regis

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    Location: Charmouth, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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