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William Weare and the Haunted Pews of St Peter's Church

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William Weare and the Haunted Pews of St Peter's Church

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

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    July 9, 2026

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    The Grave of William Weare
    William Weare, who died in 1675, was a committed Royalist during the English Civil War. According to local legend, he harbored a peculiar death wish: …
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    Location: Portesham, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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