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Rookley is a village and civil parish on the Isle of Wight. It is located five kilometres south of Newport near the centre of the island. The population of the civil parish was recorded in the 2021 census as 607.

Name
The name means 'the wood or woodland clearing frequented by rooks', from Old English hrōc and lēah, the wood probably referring to Bunkers Copse, a small woodland in the village. 1202: Roclee 1235: Rokele 1328: Roukley 1583: Rookeley 1769: Rookley == History ==
History
On 26 September 1940 a Messerschmitt Bf 110, piloted by Fw Rohde and Fw Both, crashed in a field ~ south of the Chequers Inn, with both the pilots being taken as POWs. == Demographics ==
Demographics
At the 2001 census, its population was 641. At the 2011 census, its population was 638. In 2021, its population was 607. It had a 0.5% annual population change from 2011 to 2021. == Transport ==
Transport
Southern Vectis bus route 3 serves the village on its way between Newport, Ventnor, Shanklin, Sandown and Ryde, including intermediate villages and hamlets. == Amenities ==
Amenities
The Village Association Playing Field and Village Hall are in Highwood Lane. They are available for hire via the website. Gardening Galore is a popular event held annually. == See also ==
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