Moortown, Isle of Wight

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Moortown
Location within the Isle of Wight
OS grid reference SZ425833
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Ceremonial county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town VENTNOR
Postcode district PO38
Dialling code 01983
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50°38′52″N1°23′53″W / 50.647697°N 1.398098°W / 50.647697; -1.398098

Moortown is a part of Brighstone on the west side of the Isle of Wight. The area is known as the Back of the Wight. [1] Previously, the only form of public transport to pass through the village is infrequent Wightbus service 36, connecting the village with Newport and Brighstone. [2] However, this service was discontinued by the Council in September 2011.

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References

  1. "Geograph - Moortown, Brighstone, Isle of Wight". www.geograph.org.uk. Retrieved 31 December 2008.
  2. "Traveline - Wightbus route 36". www.traveline.org.uk. Retrieved 31 December 2008.