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Website. iow .gov .uk. The Isle of Wight ( /waɪt/ WYTE) is an island, English county and unitary authority in the English Channel, 2 to 5 miles (3 to 8 kilometres) off the coast of Hampshire, across the Solent. It is the largest and second-most populous island in England. Referred to as "The Island" by residents, [ 6] the Isle of Wight has ...
Roman era. The Romans occupied southern Britain, including the Isle of Wight, for nearly four hundred years. The Romans built no towns on the island, but it became an agricultural centre, and at least seven Roman villas are known. [25] The Roman villas at Newport and Brading have been excavated and are open to the public. [26]
May 10, 2024 at 9:39 AM. The Needles are one of the Isle of Wight icons (Getty Images/iStockphoto) If you set sail from England ’s southern shore to the quietly cool Isle of Wight, you’ll find ...
The Solent from Wootton, Isle of Wight, showing Wightlink Fishbourne–Portsmouth ferries crossing. The Solent ( / ˈsoʊlənt / SOH-lənt) is a strait between the Isle of Wight and mainland Great Britain; the major historic ports of Southampton and Portsmouth lie inland of its shores. It is about 20 miles (32 kilometres) long and varies in ...
There are nine main towns, most located along the north and east coasts. By greater area population, Ryde is the largest with a population of 32,072. Newport is the centrally located county town, with an area population of 25,496. Most settlements link to Newport by road, which is a hub for island services. There are no settlements with city ...
A map showing Newport. Geographically located in the centre of the Isle of Wight, at 50.701°N, 1.2883°W, Newport is the principal town on the island. It has public transport connections with all the island's major towns. It serves as the island's main shopping centre and location for public services.
England. Isle of Wight. 50°37′59″N 1°15′22″W / . 50.633°N 1.256°W. / 50.633; -1.256. Main Road, Godshill. Godshill is a village and civil parish [3] on the Isle of Wight, England, with a population of 1,459 at the 2011 Census. [4] It lies between Newport and Ventnor in the southeast of the island.
Brighstone is a village and civil parish [3] on the Isle of Wight, 6 miles southwest of Newport on the B3399 road. Brighstone was previously known as "Brixton". The name derives from the Saxon name " Ecgbert 's Tun". Brighstone is the largest village in the area locally known as the Back of the Wight [4] and extends toward Limerstone and ...