Moortown | |
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Location within the
Isle of Wight | |
OS grid reference | SZ425833 |
Civil parish | |
Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
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 | |
Moortown is a part of Brighstone on the west side of the Isle of Wight. The area is known as the Back of the Wight. [1] Previously, the only form of public transport to pass through the village is infrequent Wightbus service 36, connecting the village with Newport and Brighstone. [2] However, this service was discontinued by the Council in September 2011.