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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. |
