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East Cowes, Hampshire

East Cowes is a town on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire. It stands on the eastern bank of the River Medina, opposite its neighbour on the west bank, Cowes. East Cowes is the site of Norris Castle, and Osborne House, the former summer residence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. East Cowes is within the council area of Isle of Wight.

Primary Name(s): East Cowes
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Hampshire
Island: Isle of Wight
Lat, Long: 50.757129,-1.287664
Grid Reference: SZ 5034 9552
Civil Parish: East Cowes CP
Council Area: Isle of Wight CA
Police Area: Hampshire and Isle of Wight PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN14232

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/East_Cowes,_Hampshire_14232
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2987335
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/East_Cowes