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Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight /ˈaɪl ɵv waɪt/ is a county and the largest island of England, located in the English Channel, on average about 3–5 miles (5-7 km) off the coast of Hampshire, separated from Great Britain (referred to by its inhabitants as "the mainland") by a strait called the Solent. It has the distinction of being England's smallest county - but for only half of the time. It has been calculated that during high tide Wight's area is slightly less than that of Rutland, but not during low tide.

Located at 50.6667, -1.26667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Isle of Wight, Local government districts of South East England, Unitary authorities of England, South East England, NUTS 2 statistical regions of the United Kingdom

Godshill railway station

Godshill station opened on 20 July 1897 at Godshill on the Isle of Wight on the Newport, Godshill & St Lawrence Railway, later the Isle of Wight Central Railway. It opened as a single platform station with a small goods siding and this layout remained until closure. The station was reduced to the status of an unstaffed halt in 1927. The station was not a financial success and never brought a large income to managers.

Located at 50.636, -1.2637 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Disused railway stations on the Isle of Wight, Former Isle of Wight Central Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1897, Railway stations closed in 1952

Merstone (Isle of Wight) railway station

Merstone railway station, was an intermediate station situated on the edge of Merstone village on the line from Newport to Sandown incorporated by the Isle of Wight and Newport Junction Railway in 1868, opened in 1875 and closed 81 years later. In 1897 a new line opened from Merstone to provide an alternative route to the south-east corner of the island, running initially to St Lawrence and in 1900 to Ventnor West station .

Located at 50.658, -1.2565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Disused railway stations on the Isle of Wight, Former Isle of Wight Central Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1875, Railway stations closed in 1895, Railway stations opened in 1895, Railway stations closed in 1956

Blackwater (Isle of Wight) railway station

Blackwater railway station, was an intermediate station in the very centre of the island situated on the A3020 road on the line from Newport to Sandown incorporated by the Isle of Wight and Newport Junction Railway in 1868, opened in 1875 and closed 81 years later. A rural station whose “heyday was before the advent of the motor car”, during the inter-war years it was known for its large collection of enamel advertising boards.

Located at 50.6744, -1.2825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Disused railway stations on the Isle of Wight, Former Isle of Wight Central Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1875, Railway stations closed in 1956

Cridmore Bog

Cridmore Bog is a 14.4 hectare Site of special scientific interest which is west of Godshill. The site was notified in 1985 for its biological features. It is adjacent to "The Wilderness", another SSSI in this area of the Isle of Wight

Located at 50.631, -1.296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Wight

The Wilderness SSSI, Isle of Wight

The Wilderness is a 12.6 hectare Site of special scientific interest which is west of Godshill on the Isle of Wight. The site was notified in 1951 due to its status as one of the only surviving pieces of peatland vegetation that remain on the Isle of Wight, and the boundary was slightly modified in 1984 to incorporate some nearby grassland.

Located at 50.6465, -1.2734 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest on the Isle of Wight

Newclose County Cricket Ground

Newclose County Cricket Ground is the new county cricket ground for the Isle of Wight, located between Newport and Blackwater. Several open days were held in September 2008 on which special matches were to take place. At present due to planning rules the site can only be used for cricket related activities, meaning during the winter it is a redundant facility.

Located at 50.6812, -1.2875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cricket grounds on the Isle of Wight

Standen House

Standen House is an English country house located 1 mile south of Newport, Isle of Wight. The 18th century house has a brick front and features seven-bay windows, a porch with Doric columns, and triglyph frieze. Made of brick, it is located at the base of Pan Down. To its right is situated the park of Gatcombe, which itself lies in a valley which includes the winding River Medina. Gatcombe House lies opposite Standen House, separated by the river and woods. Great East Standen Manor is nearby.

Located at 50.6815, -1.28398 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Country houses on the Isle of Wight, 18th-century architecture