Brighstone
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  Brighstone shown within the Isle of Wight |
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| Parish | Brighstone |
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| Unitary authority | Isle of Wight |
| Ceremonial county | Isle of Wight |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | PO38 |
| Dialling code | 01983 |
| Police | Hampshire |
| Fire | Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | Isle of Wight |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Isle of Wight |
| List of places: UK • England • Isle of Wight | |
Brighstone is a village and civil parish[1] on the Isle of Wight, 6 miles southwest of Newport. Brighstone was previously known as "Brixton". The name derives from the Saxon name "Ecgbert's Tun".
Brighstone parish was formed in 1644. St. Mary's Church in Brighstone is a venerable old church that has stood for more than 8 centuries.
It is linked to other parts of the Island by Southern Vectis circular bus route 7, serving Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport including intermediate towns.[2]
 St. Mary's Church in Brighstone is a venerable old church that has stood for more than 8 centuries. |
[edit] References
- ^ English Parishes & Welsh Communities N&C 2004
- ^ Southern Vectis - bus route 7. www.islandbuses.info (2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-04.
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