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Athelhampton House

Near Puddletown, Dorset

A grey lady, duelling Cavaliers, and the scratching of a lost pet ape.

Athelhampton is one of the finest Tudor houses in England, and one of the most haunted. Visitors have reported a grey lady, a hooded monk and two Cavaliers fighting a duel.

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When
From the 1500s
Where
50.7450, -2.3260
Group
Haunted places

Visiting

House and gardens open to visitors.

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