Fishbourne, Hampshire
| Fishbourne | |
| Hampshire | |
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 Fishbourne from the ferry | |
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| Grid reference: | SZ555927 |
| Location: | 50°43’53"N, 1°12’52"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 754 (2011) |
| Post town: | Ryde |
| Postcode: | PO33 |
| Dialling code: | 01983 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Isle of Wight |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Isle of Wight |
Fishbourne is a small village between Wootton and Ryde, on the north coast of the Isle of Wight, in Hampshire.
The name "Fishbourne" might mean "stream of fish" or "fish spring".
It is positioned on the eastern bank of Wootton Creek, and includes the terminal for the Wightlink car ferry from Portsmouth.
The parish includes the ruined Norman abbey (founded 1132) and the Benedictine monastery including Quarr Abbey (founded in the early 1900s).
The Royal Victoria Yacht Club and the 'Fishbourne Inn' are located near the ferry terminal.
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