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Shanklin Old Village - Photo: Isle of Wight
Tourism |
Located south of Sandown
Bay, the picturesque town of Shanklin sits on
cliffs high above the beach.
A deep ravine in the
cliffs, known as a ‘chine’, leads steeply down
to the sea and, on summer evenings, is
festooned with fairy lights.
In the Second World War it
was briefly used by Royal Marine commandos as
a practice ground.
Nearby Knock Cliff is a
popular destination for members of the fossil
hunting fraternity. |
