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Apesdown is a hamlet on the Isle of Wight towards the west in an area known as West Wight. It is situated on the B3401 road between Carisbrooke and Calbourne, and approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) south-west of Newport. There is an old granary in the area, built on staddle stones. Public transport is provided by Southern Vectis on route X11.

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Apesdown
Rowridge Lane,

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N 50.684 ° E -1.356 °
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PO30 4HS , Newport
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Watchingwell Halt railway station
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