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Geminiの言葉： ウェスト・ドーセットのなだらかな丘陵地帯にいるなら、ブロードウィンザーの聖ヨハネバプテスト教会は、クラシックで「のんびりとした」田舎の教会で、静かな石壁の中に驚くほどの歴史が詰まっています。村の中心部にある高台に位置し、広場を見下ろして、まるで永遠に見守っているかのようです（実際、ほとんどの場合そうです）。 立ち寄る価値がある理由をご紹介します。 王室の逃亡者の隠れ場所 この村の一番の功績は、一か八かの隠れん坊です。1651年のウスターの戦いに敗れた後、チャールズ2世は命からがら逃げ出し、ここブロードウィンザーで一夜を過ごしました。 王が近くの宿（現在は個人のコテージ）に隠れている間、議会軍の兵士が実際に村に到着して捜索しました。 伝説によると、彼が逃げられたのは、地元の女性が同じ建物内で出産し、兵士たちが彼を見つけることなく立ち去るほどの混乱を引き起こしたからだそうです。彼は最終的にフランスに逃げましたが、教会はその緊迫した夜の静かな証人として立っています。 「機知に富んだ」牧師 1630年代、教会はトーマス・フラーによって率いられていました。彼は、実際にペンで生計を立てた最初のイギリス人作家の一人として説明されています。 彼は「機知に富んだ」ことで有名で、「慈善は家庭から始まるが、そこで終わるべきではない」と言ったことがあります。* 今日でも、村は彼を非常に誇りに思っており、彼の言葉は地元のコミュニティパブ、ザ・ホワイト・ライオンに刻まれているのをよく見かけます。 内部の見どころ 「ゆがんだ」建築：教会は900年近くにわたって再建と修復が行われてきたため、さまざまな様式が混在しています。身廊の片側には重くて丸いノルマン様式のアーチがあり、もう片側にはより尖った「初期イギリス」様式のアーチがあります。これにより、インテリアはわずかに不揃いで、有機的な雰囲気になっています。 古代の洗礼盤：1200年代初頭に遡るパーベック大理石で作られた正方形の洗礼盤があります。これは、8世紀にわたって村の子供たちを洗礼するために使用されてきました。 鐘：塔には6つの鐘があります。そのうちのいくつかは「宗教改革前」のもので、ヘンリー8世がローマから離脱する前からその塔で鳴り響いています。 「妥協の」時計：日中に行くと、時計のチャイムが聞こえます。最近、夜にチャイムを鳴らすべきかどうかについて地元で議論がありました。「イギリスの村」らしい動きで、彼らは妥協しました。近所の人が眠れるように、午後9時から午前6時までは静かにしています！

A main south west hotspot for hunting fossils

So much history in one building, I've created a highlight which includes all the amazing history,plus about 60 pictures. It's well worth a visit

* Historical Significance: A church was first founded on the site in the 9th century by Alfred the Great. The current building incorporates various architectural styles, including Norman, Early English, and Perpendicular, reflecting centuries of reconstruction and expansion. * Connection to Sir George Somers: The grave of Sir George Somers, who founded the colony of Bermuda and whose adventures are said to have inspired Shakespeare's "The Tempest," is located under the vestry. * Dorset County Symbol: St. Wite is the patron saint of Dorset, and her cross was adopted as the new county symbol in a public vote in 2008. The church continues to be an active Church of England parish church and is lovingly cared for by a local group, the Friends of St Candida.

Undisturbed Relics of St. Wite (St. Candida): It is one of only two churches in England (the other being Westminster Abbey) that still contains the undisturbed relics of the saint to whom it is dedicated, St. Wite (also known by her Latin name, St. Candida). This has created an unbroken line of pilgrimage to her shrine for over 1,000 years. "Cathedral of the Vale": It is known locally as "The Cathedral of the Vale" due to its historical significance and prominence in the Marshwood Vale. * Ancient Pilgrimage Site: The church has been a significant pilgrimage site for over a millennium, with pilgrims historically drawn by the reputation of St. Wite and the belief in the healing powers of her shrine. The shrine has three holes in its base where the sick could place body parts or offerings in hopes of miraculous healing. * Survival of the Reformation: Remarkably, the shrine and its relics survived the English Reformation, during which many such sacred sites were destroyed.

A hard hill to get up, but the views are worth it

Situated on the Dorset/Devon border and just two miles from Lyme Regis, Charmouth is a quiet, unspoilt village, with lots of amenities. The village has a rich history going back hundreds of years, and was once on the main road from London to Exeter. As a consequence of this historical strategic location the village has seen many important visitors over the years with King Charles II staying in the village during his escape to France, and Jane Austen who, as a regular visitor, once wrote that Charmouth was “a nice place for sitting in unwearied contemplation”. Fortunately these days the busy roads bypass the village, and Charmouth retains the charm and tranquility it has enjoyed for hundreds of years. Charmouth is best known for its beach. Recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, the local coastline provides an unique insight into millions of years of evolution, and of course is best known as the Jurassic Coast due to the large number of fossils that can be found on the beaches. However, the beach is not just for fossil hunters, having large areas of sand and gently shelving waters that make it an ideal family day out when the sun shines. The local cafés, shops and the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre provide food, drink, beach goods and information about the geology and fossils. Within the village Charmouth has a wide range of shops to ensure that visitors do not need to venture further afield during their stay. Everything from daily essentials, household and holiday goods, gifts, and beauty salons all available right in the village centre. A range of pubs, restaurants and cafés give a fantastic choice of refreshments from breakfast to dinner. As part of both the Jurassic Coast and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty it is possible to lose yourself in sights, countryside and wildlife.

Beach huts are available to hire for the summer or winter seasons. They can also be hired on a daily or weekly basis between May-September. Full time residents of Charmouth Parish may enter an annual lottery for a number of huts that are made available for the summer season at 50% of the full price. These are normally located on the grass area. The lottery also includes blue huts on the beach which are restricted initially to residents with children aged under 18. The lottery takes place at the beginning of April each year. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT SEASONAL HUTS ARE FULLY BOOKED FOR THIS YEAR AND THE SUBSTANTIAL WAITING LIST IS CURRENTLY CLOSED**