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It was invaded and conquered in 530 by Cerdic and his son Cynric. It was invaded again in 685 by Caedwalla of Wessex, the Jutish King of the isle died in action his name was Arwald. 871 came Alfred the Great's navy and again in approx 975 by Ethelred the Unready.
1066 was next when Tosig Godwinson arrived to collect supplies. 1293 it came under full control of Edward I when Countess Isabella De Fortibus sold it to him for six thousand marks.
Henry VIII who developed the Royal Navy included the island in it's fortifications.
Coming right up to modern times, Isle of Wight played an important part in the war when of course there was a Royal Navy station there.
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Who fought tostig in the isle of wight?
Morcar of Northumbria fought and defeated Tostig in his failed attempt to take over the Isle of Wight.
How many acres on the isle of wight?
5
Which island did Queen Victoria die on?
Queen Victoria died on the Isle-of-Wight.
What island did Queen Victoria die on?
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What artist headlined the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival on the Sunday?
bob Marley
Who first discovered the isle of wight?
The Isle of Wight has been populated since pre-historic times.
What animals live on Isle of wight?
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Have mcfly been to the isle of wight?
Yup, they were there recently for the Isle Of Wight festival I went to the isle of wight festival and theyy were absolutley brilliant i'love themm to bitss ! Especially Dougiee ! x Samm x
What mermaids have been found on the Isle Of Wight?
No mermaids have been found there.
How many schools are on the Isle of Wight?
there are 31 schools on the isle of wight.
What v is on the isle of wight?
Ventnor is a seaside resort on the Isle of Wight.
How many hotels are in the isle of wight?
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In which country is the IOW Festival held?
The Isle of Wight (IOW) Festival is held in England in the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight Festival is a music festival held at Seaclose Park in New Port of the Isle of Wight.
Which creature suffers form isle of wight disease?
Honey bees. It was a disease which started in the Isle of Wight in 1909. It had never been known before so didn't have a name so they called it Isle of Wight disease. Its modern name is acarine.
When was Isle of Wight Festival created?
Isle of Wight Festival was created in 1968.
When was Isle of Wight AONB created?
Isle of Wight AONB was created in 1963.
When did Isle of Wight Railway end?
Isle of Wight Railway ended in 1923.
