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Sandown is a seaside resort town and civil parish on the southeast coast of the Isle of Wight, England, neighbouring the town of Shanklin to the south. Sandown Bay is the name of the bay off the English Channel which both towns share, and it is notable for its long stretch of easily accessible golden sandy beach. It is the site of the lost Sandown Castle. Whilst undergoing construction, this was attacked by a French force which had fought its way over Culver Down from Whitecliff Bay, resulting in the French being repulsed. It was built too far into the sea and constantly suffered erosion, until now reduced to a pile of rocks. Later forts in the town include the Diamond Fort (named after its plan), built inshore to replace the castle and which fought off a minor attack from privateers (probably French) in 1788, and the present "Granite Fort", which is now the zoo.
- Related: Bembridge Down, Sandown Bay, Christ Church, Sandown
| Official site of the Isle of Wight Council Official site of the Isle of Wight Council www.iwight.com - Web |
| Official website of Sandown High School Official website of Sandown High School www.sandownhighschool.com - Web |
| Isle of Wight Tourist Board - Accommodation, What'... Isle of Wight Tourist Board - Accommodation, What's On, Attractions www.islandbreaks.co.uk - Web |
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