East Yorkshire coastal erosion

Maps held in East Riding of Yorkshire Council's archive collection provide a useful resource for perusing the extent of land lost through coastal erosion.

The archive includes a full set of mid-nineteenth century maps (the original Ordnance Survey) at a scale of 6 inches to the mile. Later surveys are partial in coverage but offer a scale of 25 inches to the mile and are generally in better condition.

East Riding Archive Maps require the DjVu plug-in to view. Once the viewer is activated, maps should display in your browser.

The present page links to sections that cover the coast. Each link opens at the 6 inches to the mile map. An inset divides the main map into sections. Below the inset is a list of available versions – click on a list item for a dates drop-down, and click on a date for the relevant map.

Above the map is a toolbar from which zoom can be adjusted. There is also a drag tool and print icon.