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Thompson, C (1923) ‘The erosion of the coast’ Proceedings of the Geological Society, 20, 32-39 Schedule of Lines Measured (66 locations) ______

Sheet 146 A From edge of cliff at south end of sea-wall to a point in line with edge of maximum loss. B From N.E. corner of farm buildings at Wilsthorpe. C The ruin at Auburn.

Sheet 163 Barmston A From the N.W. abutment of bridge to cliff edge in a N.E. by E. direction to pass the truncated angle of cliff. B From the cliff edge along the road to N.W. corner of Coastguard Station, Ulrome.

Sheet 180 A Edge of cliff to farm gate at junction of Cliff Lane with road from Skipsea. B Distance of mouth of Withow Dike from road fence. C Edge of cliff to S. end of Cliff Lane. D Edge of cliff to small pond in field, . E Edge of cliff to sharp bend in drain just S. of Low Skirlington. F Edge of cliff at Moot Hill to N. end of Long Lane. G Edge of cliff along road from to S. end of Long Lane. H Edge of cliff to gate post at N end of Cliff Lane.

Sheet 197 Hornsea A Edge of cliff to fence. Measured along the direction of footpath to Hornsea Waterworks. B Edge of cliff to triangular duck pond, Hornsea Burton. C Edge of cliff to pond in first field from site of Hornsea Burton Farm. D The edge of cliff touches N.E. corner of field immediately S. of second farm from H.B. [Hornsea Burton] E Edge of cliff to N.E. corner of shed in same field. F Edge of cliff along U. D. By. [Urban District boundary] to post in fence. F6 Edge of cliff to small pond, due E. from Hall. F7 From Crown of main road along Cliff Lane to edge of cliff. G Cliff cuts small pond near road from Church. H From cliff edge to end of road from Church. J Length of north bank of gap at . K Edge of cliff to first bend in parish boundary, Easthorpe Hill. L Edge of cliff along field-division to drain, Easthorpe Hill. M Edge of cliff along hedgerow to drain in same field. N Corner of field due E. of northernmost farm, , only 2ft. from cliff-edge (October 23, 1922).

Sheet 213 Aldborough A From sharp corner of road. Measured at right-angles to cliff edge. B From cliff edge to dated stone in building.

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C From cliff-edge to N.E. corner of Moat Farm. D From cliff edge to N.E. corner of Chapel. E From cliff edge to pond in field near Frank Hill Gate. F From cliff edge to southern bend in 6ft. drain same field. G From cliff edge to N.E. corner of Black House Barn. H Shortest distance of outbuilding, Talbot Hotel, from cliff edge. J From cliff edge to S.W. corner of Beer House. K From dip in cliff to hedge. L Along hedge to gorse patch, . M Cliff comes up to corner of field to N. of Ringborough Farm. N From cliff edge to pond in old field-division E. of above farm. O Cliff cuts off corner of field immediately south of above farm.

Sheet 228 A From cliff edge to pond N.E. of Hilston. B From cliff edge to N. end of Pastures Lane. C From cliff edge to hedge opposite Guide Post, at junction of Hilston Road and Pastures Lane. D From cliff edge to Bridle Path E. of Tunstall Church. E From cliff edge to crown of road at L bend south of Tunstall Coastguard Station. F From cliff edge to corner of field containing “The Bungalow.” G From cliff edge to pond in line of fence. H Cliff now cuts another pond in same field.

Sheet 243 A Measured on 1852 Map from edge of the cliff to point plotted as edge of cliff at back of North Cliff Farm to-day. B From cliff edge to N.E. corner of shed near fold-yard gate, Intack Farm. C From cliff edge along hedgerow to S. of nearest field to sea, Neville’s [Farm]. D Length of S. bank of “The Runnell” to first hedge. E From edge of cliff to pond near “Look Out” at Cliff House Farm, .

Sheet 257 Easington A Line crossing site of ruined Chapel, . Measured N.E. from fence of fold-yard. B Shortest distance from cliff edge to N.E. corner of field containing Cliff Farm. C From edge of cliff to corner of field. Measured along parish boundary on Dimlington High Land. D From edge of cliff to N.E. corner of Dimlington Farm buildings. E From edge of cliff to crown of road at Warmer Lane corner. F Cliff cuts corner of field due east of Easington Mill. G From cliff edge to first hedge south of 10 Chain Road. H From cliff edge to fence round Beacon. J Line o[f] maximum loss for sheet, two fields south of the Beacon. Measured on map at right-angles to old cliff line.

Sheet 269 Kilnsea A Maximum loss at top of sheet. Measured on map at right-angles to old cliff' line. B From edge of cliff to stone in Blue Bell Inn.

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