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Melcombe Regis forms the northern part of Weymouth, lying on Weymouth Harbour to the north of the River Wey in Dorset. It developed as a seaport in the 13th century and received a charter as a borough in 1268. It was joined with the borough of Weymouth in 1571, after which time the name Weymouth came to serve for them both. George III holidayed in the town holiday resort between 1789 and 1811 and is commemorated by a prominent statue on the Esplanade. Melcombe Regis is within the council area of Dorset.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Dorset
Lat, Long: 50.615941,-2.452921
Grid Reference: SY 6805 7967
Civil Parish: Weymouth CP
Council Area: Dorset CA
Police Area: Dorset PA

GBPN ID: 29926
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Melcombe_Regis,_Dorset_29926

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