Why this matters
The Needles is a rocky outcrop on the northern tip of the Isle of Wight, notable for its dramatic chalk stacks and as a historic site linked to shipwrecks and coastal defense. It has been a significant landmark for mariners and a popular tourist attraction due to its geological and scenic features.
What is recorded here
The Needles is shown as a islet on the public map of Isle of Wight. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
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