Area of Conservation and is important for wildfowl and for bats. The heron has been adopted as the symbol of the village. Firestone Copse is a Forestry Commission woodland open to the public which is situated on the edge of the pond. Notable features St. Edmund's Church St. Edmund's Parish Church dates from the 11th century. St. Mark's Church, Wootton is in the south end of the village. The Sloop Inn The Sloop is another prominent building in Wootton, with its prime position next to Wootton Bridge. The pub is about 150 years old, and is currently managed by Mitchells & Butlers as part of its Crown Carveries pub chain. The Fernhill Ice House In an area of woodland adjacent to agricultural land and public footpaths just outside the village of Wooton, an ice house can be found in excellent condition, having been maintained by the council since the 1980s. This structure is one of a few remnants of a grand estate called Fernhill, which was destroyed by fire in 1938. Transport Southern Vectis bus routes 4, 9 and 34 link Wootton with the towns of Newport, Ryde and East Cowes, including intermediate villages. Wootton Station Wootton Station is the western terminus of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. The current station, opened in 1987, is in a different location from the original which was closed in 1953. However the authentic station signage from the original is in place in the newer station. Notable residents Victorian admiral Sir John Baird died in Wootton in 1908, he is buried in the churchyard. See also List of current places of worship on the Isle of Wight References External links Official history website for Wootton Bridge Tourist Information, Hotels, Accommodation Guide for Wootton Villages on the Isle of Wight Civil parishes in the Isle of Wight