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St Catherine's Oratory

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Overview
A tall medieval octagonal tower, allegedly a lighthouse, built here in 1328 as penance for stealing church property from a wrecked ship.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open at any reasonable time during daylight hours

  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
About the area
Small and intimate – at just 23 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Wight is a popular holiday destination; with its mild climate, long hours of sunshine and colourful architecture, it has something of a continental flavour. Visitors can walk along the island’s varied coastline using the well-established Coast Path or step back in time to explore the island’s history at some of the forts and castles.
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St Catherine's Oratory

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
A tall medieval octagonal tower, allegedly a lighthouse, built here in 1328 as penance for stealing church property from a wrecked ship.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open at any reasonable time during daylight hours
  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
About the area
Area image
Small and intimate – at just 23 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Wight is a popular holiday destination; with its mild climate, long hours of sunshine and colourful architecture, it has something of a continental flavour. Visitors can walk along the island’s varied coastline using the well-established Coast Path or step back in time to explore the island’s history at some of the forts and castles.