Mason's Guide (1876) - Brighstone

Brixton or Brighstone, distant seven miles from Newport, is pleasantly situated at the foot of high chalk downs, which screen it on the north. The parsonage was the home of Bishop Ken, who was rector of the parish; also in this village Wilberforce spent the closing years of his life. The late Bishop of Winchester (formerly Bishop fo Oxford), was ten years rector, and gave one of the stained glass windows. The present Bishop of Salisbury was lately rector of Brixton. The church is of an ancient and uncertain date.

[Description(s) from Mason's Guide to the Isle of Wight (1876)]