East Yorkshire coastal erosion

At picture right is Mill Lane leading from the village of Skipsea. Until recently, the road turned here to follow the cliffs northward (towards camera) as Southfield Lane, providing a route to Ulrome. Green Lane branched in the opposite direction.

The same junction seen from the south.

To the south, the road is lost not only to motorists but also to pedestrians, unless they trespass or fancy the leap. The reason is the relentless action of the North Sea.

The road north, once carrying visitor traffic, becomes convenient for line fishing...

 ...though even this use will soon be gone.

Geology students will note the upper weathered section of the Skipsea Till or Member, once thought to be a separate deposit.

A large part of this now farmless farmhouse has been demolished. The remaining section was still occupied at the time of the photograph.

Nearby, a reinforced base resists the waves to form a temporary promontory...

 ...and provides a point from which to view the cliffs.

A concrete revetment delays the inevitable...

 ...but the barrier is already succumbing.

Meanwhile, the sea nibbles at the
cliff where the protection ends.

Waves at work on East Yorkshire's soft clay (called ‘till’).