East Cowes
East Cowes is a town and civil parish in the north of the Isle of Wight, on the east bank of the River Medina, next to its west bank neighbour Cowes. It has a population of 8,428 according to the 2021 Census.
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East Cowes seafront, showing the Columbine Yard building with its Union Flag doors. | |
East Cowes Location within the Isle of Wight | |
| Area | 5.0924 km2 (1.9662 sq mi) |
| Population | 8,428 (2021 Census) |
| • Density | 1,655/km2 (4,290/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SZ493958 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | EAST COWES |
| Postcode district | PO32 |
| Police | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Fire | Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| Ambulance | Isle of Wight |
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The two towns are connected by the Cowes Floating Bridge, a chain ferry operated by the Isle of Wight Council.
East Cowes is the site of Norris Castle, and Osborne House, the former summer residence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. The Prince had a major influence on the architecture of the area, for example on the building of St Mildred's Church in nearby Whippingham, which features distinctive turrets imitating those found on a German castle.
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