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Whitwell
Whitwell
	Whitwell Location within the Isle of Wight
Population	578 (2001 census)
OS grid reference	SZ520770
• London	95.13 miles (153.10 km)
Civil parish	Niton and Whitwell;
Unitary authority	Isle of Wight;
Ceremonial county	Isle of Wight;
Region	South East;
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	VENTNOR
Postcode district	PO38
Dialling code	01983
Police	Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Fire	Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Ambulance	Isle of Wight
UK Parliament	Isle of Wight West;
	List of places UK England Isle of Wight 50°35′47″N 1°15′47″W / 50.596439°N 1.26302°W

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Whitwell is a small village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Niton and Whitwell, on the south of the Isle of Wight, England, approximately 5 kilometres north-west of Ventnor, the village's nearest town. In addition to this, it is about five minutes away from its neighbouring small villages of Godshill and Niton. According to 2001 census data, the total population of the village was 578. There is a variety of stone and thatched housing, as well as some more modern housing, the most recent of which was completed in 2006.

Whitwell's small size has led it to become a very close-knit community with a range of amenities including a garage, a 700-year-old church, the oldest pub on the island, dating back from the 15th century and a post office, which was recently re-located to a new premises inside the church bell tower. A trout farm is located towards Nettlecombe, with three lakes covering 1.5 acres (0.61 ha). The waters are well stocked with carp, roach and tench.^[1]

Whitwell is named after the "White Well" inside the village. The well was visited by many during medieval times on pilgrimages, and now well dressing occurs annually each summer. Across Whitwell, six more old water standards can be seen. They were built in 1887 by William Spindler. Half the cost of installing the wells was covered by William Spindler himself, the remainder by people of the village. The water was supplied by Mr Granville Ward from a spring on his land at Bierley.

History

"White" is derived from an Old English word meaning clean or pure, and the village of Whitwell is likely to take its name from a well or spring with a reliable supply of fresh water. The original White Well, located towards the south end of the village was once a place of veneration as a 'holy well' and a site of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages. The waters of the well were believed to contain healing powers for the infirm. The tradition of Well Dressing was started and now occurs annually at the site of the well. Each year the well is dressed and blessed by the local vicar giving thanks for water and a blessing for the village.

In the village, six red iron water pumps can be seen at various intervals. These were built in 1887 by William Spindler of St Lawrence whose tomb now lies in Whitwell Graveyard.^[2] One is located next to the White Well in Ventnor Road, two along Kemming Road, two along the High Street, and one on Nettlecombe Road.

Many of the village's buildings such as the White Horse pub, date back to the 15th century. The Church has portions dating back to as far as the 12th century, with newer additions built in the 13th, 15th and 16th centuries. In comparison to this and the rest of the village, new housing has been built relatively recently along Bannock Road. The latest new housing was completed in 2006.

In 2009 Whitwell won the award for the best kept large village, in addition to the award for the overall island's best kept village, an award it has previously won in 2003.^[3] Judges from the competition were impressed by maintenance of bus stops, verges seats, commercial premises and gardens and the success of the new post office.^[4]

Governance

Whitwell lies within the parliamentary constituency of the Isle of Wight West with the seat held by Labour member Richard Quigley since 2024, and within the area of the Isle of Wight Council. Together with Niton, the village forms a civil parish, chaired by Councillor Tim Addison.^[5] The Parish Council has ten members, six for the Niton ward and four for the Whitwell ward, and meets ten times annually.^[6]

In 1931 the parish had a population of 636.^[7] On 1 April 1933 the parish was abolished and merged with Ninton and Ventnor.^[8]

Geography

Whitwell is located in the south of the Isle of Wight, slightly to the south of Godshill, and extends to the southern end. The nearest town is Ventnor, about 5 kilometres South of the village. Niton is the nearest village about 2 miles (3.2 km) away, which together, Whitwell and Niton form a civil parish. Also close to the village, is Nettlecombe, the site of a lost medieval village located slightly to the north east.^[9] The entire village is surrounded mainly by fields and classed as an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, forming part of the Isle of Wight AONB.' The relief is mainly flat, with some slight hills. It contains 1,910 acres (7.7 km²) of land, 687 acres (2.78 km²) in 1905 being arable land, 775½ acres permanent grass, and 74½ acres woodland.^[10]

With the villages co-ordinates at N 50.60223 W 1.29967, its climate is warm, with a sea breeze coming in from the coast. It benefits from Ventnor's micro-climate as a result of being in a sheltered location on the cliff of the island's south coast. This offers the village more sunny days than much of the British Isles, and fewer frosts.

The Eastern Yar, with its mouth in the north-east of the island, extends an infant tributary to Whitwell and at one point, a stone sheep wash is still present. The River Yar Trail was set up on 24 May 2002, with a milestone outside the White Horse in Whitwell.^[11]

Whitwell's built environment is characterised by its mixture of stone and thatched housing. There is a mixture of single and two-story houses, with most single-story housing on Bannock Road, recently developed with a small estate of bungalows. Terraced housing features in the centre of the village. The most notable house in the village is The Old Rectory, close to the church and was formerly a bed and breakfast.

Church

The Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund is a Church of England church, located at the south end of the village, adjoining the rectory. It is the only church in the village. Parts of the church date back to different centuries, the earliest being 12th, with later parts added in the 13th, 15th and 16th century. In April 2007, the village's post office was relocated inside the church's bell tower, the first of its kind to actually be located inside the church.^[13]

Amenities

The village used to have a wide range of facilities used by local residents. However over the years, many of these have gone. These include two shops, a playgroup, its Methodist church, the forge, a nursing home and youth hostel. The facilities left include:

Post Office – The village used to have its own, family owned post office. This was closed in 2006, however later in 2007 was relocated onto a new premises inside the church.^[14]
Village hall – It is used to host a variety of activities, as well as the Whitwell Village Show, which takes place annually each summer.

Due to the village's small size and small population of 578,^[15] most amenities are located outside the village. Many are located in the slightly larger neighbouring village of Niton, such as a Pharmacy and doctor's surgery. Others are located in the nearby town of Ventnor.

Events

Whitfun

In 2012, Whitwell held a traditional street party in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The Kemming Road was closed to traffic for the day between the High Street and Bannock Road. It was a great success with over 100 children at the street party which was followed by games in the grounds of the Old Rectory and a party, with a hog roast, live music and the 'Red Gun bar', at Prospect Cottage. It was agreed to hold a similar event the following year - as a village party called Whitfun ( it was in Whitwell and held on the Whitsun Bank Holiday weekend). This has been held each year on the Saturday of the Spring Bank Holiday (traditionally Whitsun), moving from the garden of Prospect Cottage to the garden of the White Horse Inn in 2015. It still features a programme of live music and the 'Red Gun bar', despite being in the pub garden.

In 2018, Whitfun moved to 19 May to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Whitwell Church Fete

Each summer the village holds a fete, normally in July, in aid of church funds. This has been held in a number of locations including, in recent years, the Old Rectory grounds and Whitwell Manor Farm.

Transport

Rail

Whitwell Station, on the Ventnor West branch of the Isle of Wight Central Railway, was opened along with the other stations on the branch on 20 July 1897. It was equipped with a passing loop, two platforms, a signal box and a substantial station building. Located at the top of Nettlecombe Lane, the station is located close to the village and the community it was intended to serve, unlike any other stations on the line.

However the track has now closed, and the waiting rooms have now been converted into two cottages and the old up platform has been restored. The site is now a popular tourist destination and is used for holiday accommodation.^[16] An old railway tunnel just outside the village is used as a mushroom farm.^[17] Another tunnel is still present on Nettlecombe Lane (pictured to the left) leading to the station.

Bus

Southern Vectis bus route 6 links the village with the towns of Newport and Ventnor, including intermediate villages. The last bus from Newport is early at 18:22 providing no evening service for the village.^[18] The seasonal 'Island Coaster' also runs through the village during the summer.^[19] Wightbus and Southern Vectis take students to school, which has caused some controversy over two bus companies taking a small number of students to school.^[20]

Roads

There are only three roads exiting the village, Ventnor Road leading to Ventnor, Kemming Road leading to Niton and the main High Street which leads to Godshill.

The main road leading to Ventnor has recently been widened and resurfaced to cope with the larger number of cars using it, however this has caused controversy with nearby residents with reports of many cars speeding through the village. A sign was later put up, warning motorists if their speed exceeded the 30-mile per hour speed limit. More were later put up across other parts of the village.^[21]

Walking

The River Yar trail runs through the village with the milestone outside the village Pub. In addition to this, bridleways are maintained, running to nearby villages Wroxall and Niton. Future plans could see a pedestrian link from Whitwell to Niton along the main road.^[22]

References

^ "Isle of Wight Tourist Guide – Fishing on the Isle of Wight". www.isleofwighttouristguide.com. 2007. Retrieved 7 November 2007.
^ "English Parishes and Welsh communities N&C 2004". www.statistics.gov.uk. 2004. Archived from the original on 9 January 2007. Retrieved 3 May 2007.
^ "Whitwell is island's best kept village". Isle of Wight County Press. Archived from the original on 12 July 2009. Retrieved 11 July 2009.
^ "Friendly and pretty – Ideal places to live". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 20 September 2009.
^ "Niton and Whitwell Parish Council". Niton & Whitwell Parish Council. Archived from the original on 19 October 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2008.
^ "Isle of Wight Council – Niton and Whitwell Parish Council Homepage". www.iwight.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2008.
^ "Population statistics Whitwell AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
^ "Relationships and changes Whitwell AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
^ "A Proposal in MAP2 Format" (PDF). 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 October 2011.
^ "British History Online – Whitwell, Isle of Wight". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 2 June 2009.
^ "River Yar Trail – Source to Sea". WightCam. Archived from the original on 23 April 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2009.
^ "GENUKI: Gazetteer". www.genuki.org. 2008. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2008.
^ "Isle of Wight County Press – "Post Office where service is divine"". www.iwcp.co.uk. 2007. Retrieved 17 April 2008. ^{[dead link‍]}
^ "BBC News – "Stamps sold and prayers answered"". www.bbc.co.uk. 23 April 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2007.
^ "Niton and Whitwell Parish Council Homepage". www.iwight.gov.uk. 2008. Archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 13 April 2008.
^ "Whitwell Railway Station: Home". www.whitwellstation.co.uk. 2008. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2008.
^ "Netguide to Whitwell on the Isle of Wight". www.wightstay.co.uk. 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2007.
^ "Southern Vectis bus route 6". www.islandbuses.info. 2010. Archived from the original on 22 March 2008. Retrieved 24 October 2007.
^ "Southern Vectis bus route 'Island Coaster'". www.islandbuses.info. 2008. Archived from the original on 23 July 2008. Retrieved 13 April 2008.
^ "Isle of Wight County Press – "Stop Ridiculous Ghost Bus Waste"". www.iwcp.co.uk. 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2008.
^ "Isle of Wight County Press – "Warning signs bill reaches 500,000"". www.iwcp.co.uk. 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2008.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ "Niton and Whitwell Parish Council – Annual Report" (PDF). www.iwight.com. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2011. Retrieved 12 June 2008.

External links

[Fishing_in_Whitwell-1] "Isle of Wight Tourist Guide – Fishing on the Isle of Wight". www.isleofwighttouristguide.com. 2007. Retrieved 7 November 2007.

[statistics-2] "English Parishes and Welsh communities N&C 2004". www.statistics.gov.uk. 2004. Archived from the original on 9 January 2007. Retrieved 3 May 2007.

[best_kept_village_2009-3] "Whitwell is island's best kept village". Isle of Wight County Press. Archived from the original on 12 July 2009. Retrieved 11 July 2009.

[Village_awards-4] "Friendly and pretty – Ideal places to live". Isle of Wight County Press. Retrieved 20 September 2009.

[Niton_and_Whitwell_Parish_Council-5] "Niton and Whitwell Parish Council". Niton & Whitwell Parish Council. Archived from the original on 19 October 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2008.

[Niton_and_Whitwell_Parish_Council_homepage-6] "Isle of Wight Council – Niton and Whitwell Parish Council Homepage". www.iwight.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2008.

[7] "Population statistics Whitwell AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 1 April 2023.

[8] "Relationships and changes Whitwell AP/CP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 1 April 2023.

[Lost_medieval_village-9] "A Proposal in MAP2 Format" (PDF). 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 October 2011.

[Whitwell_land_usage-10] "British History Online – Whitwell, Isle of Wight". www.british-history.ac.uk. Retrieved 2 June 2009.

[River_Yar_source-11] "River Yar Trail – Source to Sea". WightCam. Archived from the original on 23 April 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2009.

[GENUKI-12] "GENUKI: Gazetteer". www.genuki.org. 2008. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2008.

[Church_Post_Office-13] "Isle of Wight County Press – "Post Office where service is divine"". www.iwcp.co.uk. 2007. Retrieved 17 April 2008. ^{[dead link‍]}

[BBC_News-14] "BBC News – "Stamps sold and prayers answered"". www.bbc.co.uk. 23 April 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2007.

[Niton_and_Whitwell_Parish-15] "Niton and Whitwell Parish Council Homepage". www.iwight.gov.uk. 2008. Archived from the original on 28 August 2008. Retrieved 13 April 2008.

[Whitwell_Station-16] "Whitwell Railway Station: Home". www.whitwellstation.co.uk. 2008. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2008.

[Mushroom_farm-17] "Netguide to Whitwell on the Isle of Wight". www.wightstay.co.uk. 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2007.

[Southern_Vectis_route_6-18] "Southern Vectis bus route 6". www.islandbuses.info. 2010. Archived from the original on 22 March 2008. Retrieved 24 October 2007.

[Southern_Vectis_Island_Coaster-19] "Southern Vectis bus route 'Island Coaster'". www.islandbuses.info. 2008. Archived from the original on 23 July 2008. Retrieved 13 April 2008.

[Ghost_buses-20] "Isle of Wight County Press – "Stop Ridiculous Ghost Bus Waste"". www.iwcp.co.uk. 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2008.

[Warning_signs-21] "Isle of Wight County Press – "Warning signs bill reaches 500,000"". www.iwcp.co.uk. 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2008.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[Niton_to_Whitwell_pedestrian_link-22] "Niton and Whitwell Parish Council – Annual Report" (PDF). www.iwight.com. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2011. Retrieved 12 June 2008.

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+'''Whitwell''' is a small village and former [[civil parish]], now in the parish of [[Niton and Whitwell]], on the south of the [[Isle of Wight]], England, approximately 5 kilometres north-west of [[Ventnor]], the village's nearest town. In addition to this, it is about five minutes away from its neighbouring small villages of [[Godshill]] and [[Niton, Isle of Wight|Niton]]. According to 2001 census data, the total population of the village was 578. There is a variety of stone and thatched housing, as well as some more modern housing, the most recent of which was completed in 2006.
-[[Image:Iron water pump in Whitwell.JPG|thumb|right|200px|One of six red iron water pumps in the village.]]
-'''Whitwell''' is a small village located on the south of the [[Isle of Wight]], approximately 5 kilometres north-west of [[Ventnor]], the village's nearest town. At the 2011 Census the appropriate [[civil parish]] was [[Niton and Whitwell]].  In addition to this, it is about five minutes away from its neighbouring small villages of [[Godshill]] and [[Niton, Isle of Wight|Niton]], the latter of which, Whitwell forms a civil parish. According to 2001 census data, the total population of the village was 578. There is a variety of stone and thatched housing, as well as some more modern housing, the most recent of which was completed in 2006.
-Whitwell's small size has led it to become a very close-knit community with a range of amenities including a garage, a 700-year-old church, the oldest pub on the island, dating back from the 15th century and a post office, which was recently re-located to a new premises inside the church bell tower. A trout farm is located towards Nettlecombe, with three lakes covering {{convert|1.5|acre|ha}}. The waters are well stocked with carp, roach and tench.<ref name="Fishing in Whitwell">{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.isleofwighttouristguide.com/Articles/Article_49.asp | title = Isle of Wight Tourist Guide – Fishing on the Isle of Wight | publisher = www.isleofwighttouristguide.com | accessdate = 7 November 2007}}</ref>
+Whitwell's small size has led it to become a very close-knit community with a range of amenities including a garage, a 700-year-old church, the oldest pub on the island, dating back from the 15th century and a post office, which was recently re-located to a new premises inside the church bell tower. A trout farm is located towards Nettlecombe, with three lakes covering {{convert|1.5|acre|ha}}. The waters are well stocked with carp, roach and tench.<ref name="Fishing in Whitwell">{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.isleofwighttouristguide.com/Articles/Article_49.asp | title = Isle of Wight Tourist Guide – Fishing on the Isle of Wight | publisher = www.isleofwighttouristguide.com | access-date = 7 November 2007}}</ref>
 Whitwell is named after the "White Well" inside the village. The well was visited by many during medieval times on pilgrimages, and now well dressing occurs annually each summer. Across Whitwell, six more old water standards can be seen. They were built in 1887 by William Spindler. Half the cost of installing the wells was covered by William Spindler himself, the remainder by people of the village. The water was supplied by Mr Granville Ward from a spring on his land at [[Bierley, Isle of Wight|Bierley]].
 ==History==
+[[Image:Iron water pump in Whitwell.JPG|thumb|left|upright=0.9|One of six red iron water pumps in the village.]]
 "White" is derived from an [[Old English]] word meaning clean or pure, and the village of Whitwell is likely to take its name from a well or spring with a reliable supply of fresh water. The original White Well, located towards the south end of the village was once a place of veneration as a 'holy well' and a site of pilgrimage in the [[Middle Ages]]. The waters of the well were believed to contain healing powers for the infirm. The tradition of Well Dressing was started and now occurs annually at the site of the well. Each year the well is dressed and blessed by the local vicar giving thanks for water and a blessing for the village.
-In the village, six red iron water pumps can be seen at various intervals. These were built in 1887 by William Spindler of [[St Lawrence, Isle of Wight|St Lawrence]] whose tomb now lies in Whitwell Graveyard.<ref name="statistics">{{cite web |year=2004 |url=http://www.statistics.gov.uk/geography/geographic_area_listings/downloads/EnglishParishes&WelshCommunities_N&C_2004.xls |title=English Parishes and Welsh communities N&C 2004 |publisher=www.statistics.gov.uk |accessdate=3 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070109015628/http://www.statistics.gov.uk/geography/geographic_area_listings/downloads/EnglishParishes%26WelshCommunities_N%26C_2004.xls |archivedate=9 January 2007 |df=dmy }}</ref> One is located next to the White Well in Ventnor Road, two along Kemming Road, two along the High Street, and one on Nettlecombe Road.
+In the village, six red iron water pumps can be seen at various intervals. These were built in 1887 by William Spindler of [[St Lawrence, Isle of Wight|St Lawrence]] whose tomb now lies in Whitwell Graveyard.<ref name="statistics">{{cite web |year=2004 |url=http://www.statistics.gov.uk/geography/geographic_area_listings/downloads/EnglishParishes&WelshCommunities_N&C_2004.xls |title=English Parishes and Welsh communities N&C 2004 |publisher=www.statistics.gov.uk |access-date=3 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070109015628/http://www.statistics.gov.uk/geography/geographic_area_listings/downloads/EnglishParishes%26WelshCommunities_N%26C_2004.xls |archive-date=9 January 2007 |df=dmy }}</ref> One is located next to the White Well in Ventnor Road, two along Kemming Road, two along the High Street, and one on Nettlecombe Road.
 Many of the village's buildings such as the White Horse pub, date back to the 15th century. The Church has portions dating back to as far as the 12th century, with newer additions built in the 13th, 15th and 16th centuries. In comparison to this and the rest of the village, new housing has been built relatively recently along Bannock Road. The latest new housing was completed in 2006.
-In 2009 Whitwell won the award for the best kept large village, in addition to the award for the overall island's best kept village, an award it has previously won in 2003.<ref name="best kept village 2009">{{cite web|url=http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/whitwell-is-islands-best-kept-village-27286.aspx|title=Whitwell is island's best kept village|publisher=[[Isle of Wight County Press]]|accessdate=11 July 2009}}</ref> Judges from the competition were impressed by maintenance of bus stops, verges seats, commercial premises and gardens and the success of the new post office.<ref name="Village awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/friendly-and-pretty-ideal-places-to-live-28640.aspx|title=Friendly and pretty – Ideal places to live|publisher=[[Isle of Wight County Press]]|accessdate=20 September 2009}}</ref>
+In 2009 Whitwell won the award for the best kept large village, in addition to the award for the overall island's best kept village, an award it has previously won in 2003.<ref name="best kept village 2009">{{cite web|url=http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/whitwell-is-islands-best-kept-village-27286.aspx|title=Whitwell is island's best kept village|publisher=[[Isle of Wight County Press]]|access-date=11 July 2009|archive-date=12 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090712143029/http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/whitwell-is-islands-best-kept-village-27286.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> Judges from the competition were impressed by maintenance of bus stops, verges seats, commercial premises and gardens and the success of the new post office.<ref name="Village awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/friendly-and-pretty-ideal-places-to-live-28640.aspx|title=Friendly and pretty – Ideal places to live|publisher=[[Isle of Wight County Press]]|access-date=20 September 2009}}</ref>
 ==Governance==
-Whitwell lies within the parliamentary constituency of the [[Isle of Wight (UK Parliament constituency)|Isle of Wight]] with the seat held by [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] member [[Bob Seely]], and within the same area of the [[Isle of Wight Council]]. Together with Niton, the village forms a civil parish, chaired by Councillor Tim Addison.<ref name="Niton and Whitwell Parish Council">{{cite web|url=http://www.nitonwhitwell.org.uk|title=Niton and Whitwell Parish Council|website=Niton & Whitwell Parish Council|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081019040536/http://www.iwight.com/parishcouncils/parishcouncilsdetail.aspx?id=16|archivedate=19 October 2008|url-status=live|accessdate=3 November 2008|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The Parish Council has ten members, six for the Niton ward and four for the Whitwell ward, and meets ten times annually.<ref name="Niton and Whitwell Parish Council homepage">{{cite web|url=http://www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/nitonwhitwell/|title=Isle of Wight Council – Niton and Whitwell Parish Council Homepage|publisher=www.iwight.gov.uk|accessdate=3 November 2008|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828195435/http://www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/nitonwhitwell|archivedate=28 August 2008|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
+Whitwell lies within the parliamentary constituency of the [[Isle of Wight West (UK Parliament constituency)|Isle of Wight West]] with the seat held by [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] member [[Richard Quigley]] since 2024, and within the area of the [[Isle of Wight Council]]. Together with Niton, the village forms a civil parish, chaired by Councillor Tim Addison.<ref name="Niton and Whitwell Parish Council">{{cite web|url=http://www.nitonwhitwell.org.uk|title=Niton and Whitwell Parish Council|website=Niton & Whitwell Parish Council|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081019040536/http://www.iwight.com/parishcouncils/parishcouncilsdetail.aspx?id=16|archive-date=19 October 2008|url-status=live|access-date=3 November 2008|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The Parish Council has ten members, six for the Niton ward and four for the Whitwell ward, and meets ten times annually.<ref name="Niton and Whitwell Parish Council homepage">{{cite web|url=http://www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/nitonwhitwell/|title=Isle of Wight Council – Niton and Whitwell Parish Council Homepage|publisher=www.iwight.gov.uk|access-date=3 November 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828195435/http://www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/nitonwhitwell|archive-date=28 August 2008|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
+In 1931 the parish had a population of 636.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10104798/cube/TOT_POP|title=Population statistics Whitwell AP/CP through time|publisher=[[A Vision of Britain through Time]]|accessdate=1 April 2023}}</ref> On 1 April 1933 the parish was abolished and merged with Ninton and Ventnor.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10104798|title=Relationships and changes Whitwell AP/CP through time|publisher=A Vision of Britain through Time|accessdate=1 April 2023}}</ref>
 ==Geography==
+[[Image:Whitwell map.png|thumb|left|upright=0.9|A map of Whitwell and the surrounding area]]
+[[Image:The River Yar in Whitwell.JPG|thumb|right|upright=0.7|The River Yar's infant tributary in Whitwell]]
+Whitwell is located in the south of the Isle of Wight, slightly to the south of [[Godshill]], and extends to the southern end. The nearest town is Ventnor, about 5 kilometres South of the village. Niton is the nearest village about {{convert|2|mi|km}} away, which together, Whitwell and Niton form a civil parish. Also close to the village, is Nettlecombe, the site of a lost medieval village located slightly to the north east.<ref name="Lost medieval village">{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.wac.soton.ac.uk/Research/IOW/Proposal.pdf | title = A Proposal in MAP2 Format | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111002071139/http://www.wac.soton.ac.uk/Research/IOW/Proposal.pdf | archive-date = 2 October 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> The entire village is surrounded mainly by fields and classed as an '[[Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty]], forming part of the [[Isle of Wight AONB]].' The relief is mainly flat, with some slight hills. It contains {{convert|1910|acre|km2}} of land, {{convert|687|acre|km2}} in 1905 being arable land, 775½ acres permanent grass, and 74½ acres woodland.<ref name="Whitwell land usage">{{cite web|url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=42074|title=British History Online – Whitwell, Isle of Wight|publisher=www.british-history.ac.uk|access-date=2 June 2009}}</ref>
+With the villages co-ordinates at N 50.60223 W 1.29967, its climate is warm, with a sea breeze coming in from the coast. It benefits from Ventnor's micro-climate as a result of being in a sheltered location on the cliff of the island's south coast. This offers the village more sunny days than much of the [[British Isles]], and fewer frosts.
+The [[Eastern Yar]], with its mouth in the north-east of the island, extends an infant tributary to Whitwell and at one point, a stone sheep wash is still present. The River Yar Trail was set up on 24 May 2002, with a milestone outside the White Horse in Whitwell.<ref name="River Yar source">{{cite web|url=http://www.wight-cam.co.uk/WightCAM/HTML/2002/020531-thumbnail.htm|title=River Yar Trail – Source to Sea|publisher=WightCam|access-date=17 June 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090423021454/http://www.wight-cam.co.uk/WightCAM/HTML/2002/020531-thumbnail.htm|archive-date=23 April 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
+Whitwell's [[built environment]] is characterised by its mixture of stone and thatched housing. There is a mixture of single and two-story houses, with most single-story housing on Bannock Road, recently developed with a small estate of bungalows. Terraced housing features in the centre of the village. The most notable house in the village is The Old Rectory, close to the church and was formerly a [[bed and breakfast]].
 {{Geographic Location
-|title     = '''Neighbouring towns, villages and places.'''<ref name="GENUKI">{{cite web | year = 2008 | url = http://www.genuki.org.uk/cgi-bin/places?HAM,SZ520770,5,Whitwell | title = GENUKI: Gazetteer | publisher = www.genuki.org | accessdate = 10 April 2008}}</ref>
+|title     = '''Neighbouring towns, villages and places.'''<ref name="GENUKI">{{cite web | year = 2008 | url = http://www.genuki.org.uk/cgi-bin/places?HAM,SZ520770,5,Whitwell | title = GENUKI: Gazetteer | publisher = www.genuki.org | access-date = 10 April 2008 | archive-date = 13 January 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160113044431/http://www.genuki.org.uk/cgi-bin/places?HAM,SZ520770,5,Whitwell | url-status = dead }}</ref>
 |Northwest = [[Kingston, Isle of Wight|Kingston]]
 |North     = [[Godshill]]
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 |Southeast = [[Ventnor]]
 }}
-[[Image:Whitwell map.png|thumb|left|200px|A map of Whitwell and the surrounding area]]
-Whitwell is located in the south of the Isle of Wight, slightly to the south of [[Godshill]], and extends to the southern end. The nearest town is Ventnor, about 5 kilometres South of the village. Niton is the nearest village about {{convert|2|mi|km}} away, which together, Whitwell and Niton form a civil parish. Also close to the village, is Nettlecombe, the site of a lost medieval village located slightly to the north east.<ref name="Lost medieval village">{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.wac.soton.ac.uk/Research/IOW/Proposal.pdf | title = A Proposal in MAP2 Format | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20111002071139/http://www.wac.soton.ac.uk/Research/IOW/Proposal.pdf | archivedate = 2 October 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> The entire village is surrounded mainly by fields and classed as an '[[Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty]], forming part of the [[Isle of Wight AONB]].' The relief is mainly flat, with some slight hills. It contains {{convert|1910|acre|km2}} of land, {{convert|687|acre|km2}} in 1905 being arable land, 775½ acres permanent grass, and 74½ acres woodland.<ref name="Whitwell land usage">{{cite web|url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=42074|title=British History Online – Whitwell, Isle of Wight|publisher=www.british-history.ac.uk|accessdate=2 June 2009}}</ref>
-[[Image:The River Yar in Whitwell.JPG|thumb|right|150px|The River Yar's infant tributary in Whitwell]]
-With the villages co-ordinates at N 50.60223 W 1.29967, its climate is warm, with a sea breeze coming in from the coast. It benefits from Ventnor's micro-climate as a result of being in a sheltered location on the cliff of the island's south coast. This offers the village more sunny days than much of the [[British Isles]], and fewer frosts.
-The [[Eastern Yar]], with its mouth in the north-east of the island, extends an infant tributary to Whitwell and at one point, a stone sheep wash is still present. The River Yar Trail was set up on 24 May 2002, with a milestone outside the White Horse in Whitwell.<ref name="River Yar source">{{cite web|url=http://www.wight-cam.co.uk/WightCAM/HTML/2002/020531-thumbnail.htm|title=River Yar Trail – Source to Sea|publisher=WightCam|accessdate=17 June 2009|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090423021454/http://www.wight-cam.co.uk/WightCAM/HTML/2002/020531-thumbnail.htm|archivedate=23 April 2009|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
-Whitwell's [[built environment]] is characterised by its mixture of stone and thatched housing. There is a mixture of single and two-story houses, with most single-story housing on Bannock Road, recently developed with a small estate of bungalows. Terraced housing features in the centre of the village. The most notable house in the village is The Old Rectory, close to the church and was formerly a [[bed and breakfast]].
 ==Church==
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 [[File:Whitwell parish church, IW, UK.jpg|thumb|Whitwell parish church, with its unusual dedication to [[St Rhadegund]]]]
-The Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund is a [[Church of England]] church, located at the south end of the village, adjoining the rectory. It is the only church in the village. Parts of the church date back to different centuries, the earliest being 12th, with later parts added in the 13th, 15th and 16th century. In April 2007, the village's post office was relocated inside the church's bell tower, the first of its kind to actually be located inside the church.<ref name="Church Post Office">{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.iwcp.co.uk/News/POST_OFFICE_WHERE_SERVICE_IS_DIVINE.aspx | title = Isle of Wight County Press – "Post Office where service is divine" | publisher = www.iwcp.co.uk | accessdate = 17 April 2008}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
+The Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund is a [[Church of England]] church, located at the south end of the village, adjoining the rectory. It is the only church in the village. Parts of the church date back to different centuries, the earliest being 12th, with later parts added in the 13th, 15th and 16th century. In April 2007, the village's post office was relocated inside the church's bell tower, the first of its kind to actually be located inside the church.<ref name="Church Post Office">{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.iwcp.co.uk/News/POST_OFFICE_WHERE_SERVICE_IS_DIVINE.aspx | title = Isle of Wight County Press – "Post Office where service is divine" | publisher = www.iwcp.co.uk | access-date = 17 April 2008}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
 ==Amenities==
 The village used to have a wide range of facilities used by local residents. However over the years, many of these have gone. These include two shops, a playgroup, its Methodist church, the forge, a nursing home and youth hostel. The facilities left include:
 [[Image:The White Horse in Whitwell.JPG|thumb|The White Horse]]
-* '''Post Office''' – The village used to have its own, family owned post office. This was closed in 2006, however later in 2007 was relocated onto a new premises inside the church.<ref name="BBC News">{{cite news | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/6584467.stm | title = BBC News – "Stamps sold and prayers answered" | publisher = www.bbc.co.uk | accessdate = 28 April 2007 | date=23 April 2007}}</ref>
+* '''Post Office''' – The village used to have its own, family owned post office. This was closed in 2006, however later in 2007 was relocated onto a new premises inside the church.<ref name="BBC News">{{cite news | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/6584467.stm | title = BBC News – "Stamps sold and prayers answered" | publisher = www.bbc.co.uk | access-date = 28 April 2007 | date=23 April 2007}}</ref>
-* '''[[Pub]]''' – The White Horse in the village centre is a popular pub across the island. It suffered a fire in 1987, then again 20 years later in 2007 which saw its temporary closure. Prior to the two fires, the pub was thatched, however after the fire in 2007, a tiled roof was built, in an attempt to prevent future fires.
-* '''[[Filling station|Garage]]''' – The village's garage, named Whitwell garage is one of the few garages left on the island to still sell petrol (excluding supermarkets). It also sells cars, MOTs and servicing, specialising in [[Ford]].
 * '''[[Village hall]]''' – It is used to host a variety of activities, as well as the Whitwell Village Show, which takes place annually each summer.
-Due to the village's small size and small population of 578,<ref name="Niton and Whitwell Parish">{{cite web | year = 2008 | url = http://www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/nitonwhitwell/ | title = Niton and Whitwell Parish Council Homepage | publisher = www.iwight.gov.uk | accessdate = 13 April 2008 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080828195435/http://www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/nitonwhitwell | archivedate = 28 August 2008 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> most amenities are located outside the village. Many are located in the slightly larger neighbouring village of Niton, such as a Pharmacy and doctor's surgery. Others are located in the nearby town of Ventnor.
+Due to the village's small size and small population of 578,<ref name="Niton and Whitwell Parish">{{cite web | year = 2008 | url = http://www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/nitonwhitwell/ | title = Niton and Whitwell Parish Council Homepage | publisher = www.iwight.gov.uk | access-date = 13 April 2008 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080828195435/http://www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/nitonwhitwell | archive-date = 28 August 2008 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> most amenities are located outside the village. Many are located in the slightly larger neighbouring village of Niton, such as a Pharmacy and doctor's surgery. Others are located in the nearby town of Ventnor.
 == Events ==
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 [[Whitwell (Isle of Wight) railway station|Whitwell Station]], on the Ventnor West branch of the Isle of Wight Central Railway, was opened along with the other stations on the branch on 20 July 1897. It was equipped with a passing loop, two platforms, a signal box and a substantial station building. Located at the top of Nettlecombe Lane, the station is located close to the village and the community it was intended to serve, unlike any other stations on the line.
-However the track has now closed, and the waiting rooms have now been converted into two cottages and the old up platform has been restored. The site is now a popular tourist destination and is used for holiday accommodation.<ref name="Whitwell Station">{{cite web | year = 2008 | url = http://www.whitwellstation.co.uk/ | title = Whitwell Railway Station: Home | publisher = www.whitwellstation.co.uk | accessdate = 1 January 2008}}</ref> An old railway tunnel just outside the village is used as a mushroom farm.<ref name="Mushroom farm">{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.wightstay.co.uk/context/whitwell.html | title = Netguide to Whitwell on the Isle of Wight | publisher = www.wightstay.co.uk | accessdate = 19 October 2007}}</ref> Another tunnel is still present on Nettlecombe Lane (pictured to the left) leading to the station.
+However the track has now closed, and the waiting rooms have now been converted into two cottages and the old up platform has been restored. The site is now a popular tourist destination and is used for holiday accommodation.<ref name="Whitwell Station">{{cite web | year = 2008 | url = http://www.whitwellstation.co.uk/ | title = Whitwell Railway Station: Home | publisher = www.whitwellstation.co.uk | access-date = 1 January 2008 | archive-date = 25 February 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080225003159/http://www.whitwellstation.co.uk/ | url-status = dead }}</ref> An old railway tunnel just outside the village is used as a mushroom farm.<ref name="Mushroom farm">{{cite web | year = 2007 | url = http://www.wightstay.co.uk/context/whitwell.html | title = Netguide to Whitwell on the Isle of Wight | publisher = www.wightstay.co.uk | access-date = 19 October 2007}}</ref> Another tunnel is still present on Nettlecombe Lane (pictured to the left) leading to the station.
 ===Bus===
-[[Southern Vectis]] bus route 6 links the village with the towns of [[Newport, Isle of Wight|Newport]] and [[Ventnor]], including intermediate villages. The last bus from Newport is early at 18:22 providing no evening service for the village.<ref name="Southern Vectis route 6">{{cite web |year=2010 |url=http://www.islandbuses.info/r6.shtml |title=Southern Vectis bus route 6 |publisher=www.islandbuses.info |accessdate=24 October 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080322093648/http://www.islandbuses.info/r6.shtml |archivedate=22 March 2008 |df=dmy }}</ref> The seasonal 'Island Coaster' also runs through the village during the summer.<ref name="Southern Vectis Island Coaster">{{cite web|year=2008 |url=http://www.islandbuses.info/rx40.shtml |title=Southern Vectis bus route 'Island Coaster' |publisher=www.islandbuses.info |accessdate=13 April 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080723141817/http://www.islandbuses.info/rx40.shtml |archivedate=23 July 2008 |df=dmy }}</ref> [[Wightbus]] and Southern Vectis take students to school, which has caused some controversy over two bus companies taking a small number of students to school.<ref name="Ghost buses">{{cite web | year = 2008 | url = http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/stop-ridiculous-ghost-bus-waste-21102.aspx | title = Isle of Wight County Press – "Stop Ridiculous Ghost Bus Waste" | publisher = www.iwcp.co.uk | accessdate = 1 July 2008}}</ref>
+[[Southern Vectis]] bus route 6 links the village with the towns of [[Newport, Isle of Wight|Newport]] and [[Ventnor]], including intermediate villages. The last bus from Newport is early at 18:22 providing no evening service for the village.<ref name="Southern Vectis route 6">{{cite web |year=2010 |url=http://www.islandbuses.info/r6.shtml |title=Southern Vectis bus route 6 |publisher=www.islandbuses.info |access-date=24 October 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080322093648/http://www.islandbuses.info/r6.shtml |archive-date=22 March 2008 |df=dmy }}</ref> The seasonal 'Island Coaster' also runs through the village during the summer.<ref name="Southern Vectis Island Coaster">{{cite web|year=2008 |url=http://www.islandbuses.info/rx40.shtml |title=Southern Vectis bus route 'Island Coaster' |publisher=www.islandbuses.info |access-date=13 April 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080723141817/http://www.islandbuses.info/rx40.shtml |archive-date=23 July 2008 |df=dmy }}</ref> [[Wightbus]] and Southern Vectis take students to school, which has caused some controversy over two bus companies taking a small number of students to school.<ref name="Ghost buses">{{cite web | year = 2008 | url = http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/stop-ridiculous-ghost-bus-waste-21102.aspx | title = Isle of Wight County Press – "Stop Ridiculous Ghost Bus Waste" | publisher = www.iwcp.co.uk | access-date = 1 July 2008}}</ref>
 ===Roads===
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 There are only three roads exiting the village, Ventnor Road leading to Ventnor, Kemming Road leading to Niton and the main High Street which leads to Godshill.
-The main road leading to Ventnor has recently been widened and resurfaced to cope with the larger number of cars using it, however this has caused controversy with nearby residents with reports of many cars speeding through the village. A sign was later put up, warning motorists if their speed exceeded the 30-mile per hour speed limit. More were later put up across other parts of the village.<ref name="Warning signs">{{cite web | year = 2008 | url = http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/warning-signs-bill-reaches-500000-19809.aspx | title = Isle of Wight County Press – "Warning signs bill reaches 500,000" | publisher = www.iwcp.co.uk | accessdate = 17 April 2008}}</ref>
+The main road leading to Ventnor has recently been widened and resurfaced to cope with the larger number of cars using it, however this has caused controversy with nearby residents with reports of many cars speeding through the village. A sign was later put up, warning motorists if their speed exceeded the 30-mile per hour speed limit. More were later put up across other parts of the village.<ref name="Warning signs">{{cite web | year = 2008 | url = http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/warning-signs-bill-reaches-500000-19809.aspx | title = Isle of Wight County Press – "Warning signs bill reaches 500,000" | publisher = www.iwcp.co.uk | access-date = 17 April 2008 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
 ===Walking===
-The River Yar trail runs through the village with the milestone outside the village Pub. In addition to this, bridleways are maintained, running to nearby villages Wroxall and Niton. Future plans could see a pedestrian link from Whitwell to Niton along the main road.<ref name="Niton to Whitwell pedestrian link">{{cite web | year = 2008 | url = http://www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/nitonwhitwell/images/AnnualRpt.05.06.pdf | title = Niton and Whitwell Parish Council – Annual Report | publisher = www.iwight.com | accessdate = 12 June 2008 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110612054849/http://www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/nitonwhitwell/images/AnnualRpt.05.06.pdf | archivedate = 12 June 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
+The River Yar trail runs through the village with the milestone outside the village Pub. In addition to this, bridleways are maintained, running to nearby villages Wroxall and Niton. Future plans could see a pedestrian link from Whitwell to Niton along the main road.<ref name="Niton to Whitwell pedestrian link">{{cite web | year = 2008 | url = http://www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/nitonwhitwell/images/AnnualRpt.05.06.pdf | title = Niton and Whitwell Parish Council – Annual Report | publisher = www.iwight.com | access-date = 12 June 2008 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110612054849/http://www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/nitonwhitwell/images/AnnualRpt.05.06.pdf | archive-date = 12 June 2011 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
 ==References==
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 [[Category:Villages on the Isle of Wight]]
-[[Category:Civil parishes in the Isle of Wight]]
+[[Category:Former civil parishes in the Isle of Wight]]

v t e Ceremonial county of Isle of Wight
Unitary authorities	Isle of Wight Council
Major settlements (cities in italics)	Brading Cowes East Cowes Newport Ryde Sandown Shanklin Ventnor Yarmouth See also: List of civil parishes in Isle of Wight
Rivers	Buddle Brook Caul Bourne Medina Newtown Solent Wootton Creek Eastern Yar Western Yar
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v t e Settlements on the Isle of Wight
Towns	Brading Cowes East Cowes Newport Ryde Sandown Shanklin Ventnor Yarmouth
Other civil parishes	Arreton Bembridge Brighstone Calbourne, Newtown and Porchfield Chale Chillerton and Gatcombe Fishbourne Freshwater Godshill Gurnard Havenstreet and Ashey Lake Nettlestone and Seaview Newchurch Newport and Carisbrooke Niton and Whitwell Northwood Rookley Shalfleet Shorwell St Helens Totland Whippingham Wootton Bridge Wroxall
Other villages and hamlets	Adgestone Afton Afton Park Alum Bay Alverstone Alverstone Garden Village Apesdown Apse Heath Ashey Barton Bathingbourne Bierley Binfield Binstead Blackgang Blackwater Bonchurch Bouldnor Borthwood Bowcombe Branstone Brook Calbourne Carisbrooke Chale Green Chessell Chillerton Cranmore Cross Lane Culver Down Downend Easton Egypt Point Elmfield Fairlee Five Houses Foreland Fields Forest Side Freshwater Bay Great Thorness Gunville Hale Common Hamstead Havenstreet Haylands Hillway Horringford Hulverstone Hunny Hill King's Quay Kingston Knighton Limerstone Little Atherfield Little Thorness Littletown Locksgreen Lowtherville Luccombe Marks Corner Mersley Merstone Moortown Morton Mottistone Nettlecombe Newbridge Newtown Ningwood Ninham Niton Niton Undercliff Norton Norton Green Nunwell Oakfield Osborne Parkhurst Pondwell Porchfield Princelett Puckaster Puckpool Quarr Hill Queen's Bower Rew Street Rookley Green Roud Rowridge St Lawrence Sandford Seagrove Bay Shalcombe Shide Staplers Steephill Steyne Cross Thorley Thorley Street Thorncross Totland Bay Upper Ventnor Wellow Westridge Whiteley Bank Whitwell Winford Wootton Wootton Common Yafford Yarbridge Yaverland
See also	List of places on the Isle of Wight List of civil parishes on the Isle of Wight