The Needles
rock formation in
England
#258 in England
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#283 in United Kingdom
The Needles are a row of three distinctive chalk stacks that rise out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight, near Alum Bay. These naturally eroded formations are a famous landmark and a popular tourist destination. The Needles are named for the fourth needle-shaped pillar called "Lot's Wife," which collapsed in a storm in 1764. The site also features the Needles Lighthouse, built in 1859, which provides vital navigational aid.
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