Egypt Point
Egypt Point is the northernmost point of the Isle of Wight in Hampshire. The point is at SZ484966, reached by the townscape of Cowes, between Cowes and Gurnard.
Queen Victoria spent much of her final years on the Isle of Wight and Egypt Point was one of her favourite places during her time on the island.[1]
Between 1897 and 1989 a lighthouse operated on the point, which lighthouse remains a seamark for yachtsmen.[2]
The name of the point is said to derive from a nearby gypsy encampment from the 16th century. The gypsies have gone and Egypt Point is now a popular vantage point for the annual Round the Island Race which starts and ends at Cowes.[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "A guide to Egypt Point". Information Britain. http://www.information-britain.co.uk/county71/townguideEgypt%20Point. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ↑ "Egypt Point Lighthouse". Lighthouse Depot. http://www.lighthousedepot.com/lite_explorer.asp?action=display_details&LighthouseID=4411. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
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