10 Questions
Which village is located on the Holderness Coast in the East Riding of Yorkshire?
Mapleton
What material was deposited by glaciers during the last ice age?
Boulder Clay
What is the main road connecting settlements along the Holderness Coast?
B1242
What was built in 1991 to protect the village and the B-1242 road from intense sea erosion?
Rock Groins
What works by absorbing wave energy to protect the base of the cliffs from erosion?
Rock Armor
Which area is known for having the highest coastal erosion rate in Europe?
Holderness Coast
How much distance does the coastline retreat on average every year?
Over a meter
Approximately how many miles of land has been lost since Roman times?
Three miles
What is the main cause of erosion on the Holderness Coast?
Undercutting by powerful waves
Where can the evidence of erosion be clearly seen on the Holderness Coast?
Spurn Head
Test your knowledge about Mapleton, a village on the Holderness Coast in East Riding of Yorkshire. Learn interesting facts about its location, population, main road, and geological history.
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