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Shanklin, Hampshire

Shanklin is a popular seaside resort town on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, sitting on Sandown Bay on the island's east coast. The sandy beach, its Old Village and a wooded ravine, Shanklin Chine, are its main attractions. Shanklin is within the council area of Isle of Wight.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Hampshire
Island: Isle of Wight
Lat, Long: 50.627524,-1.179582
Grid Reference: SZ 5812 8119
Civil Parish: Shanklin CP
Council Area: Isle of Wight CA
Police Area: Hampshire and Isle of Wight PA

GBPN ID: 39853
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Shanklin,_Hampshire_39853

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