Firefighters tackle fire at East Cowes historic manor house

Emergency teams called to fire at historic manor house near East Cowes (Image: Google Maps)

Emergency teams have been tackling a fire on the grounds of a historic Isle of Wight manor house this afternoon (Tuesday, July 18).

Crews from Newport Fire Station were called at 4.48pm to reports of a blaze at Barton Manor.

The manor house entrance is located off Whippingham Road, on the outskirts of East Cowes, south of Osborne House.

A grass and hedge fire on the grounds of the privately owned estate was tackled by firefighters.

Isle of Wight County Press: Location of Barton Manor in Whippingham Location of Barton Manor in Whippingham (Image: Google Maps)

Teams made the scene safe, and left shortly before 5.45pm.

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