Spurn, Tidal island at East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Spurn is a peninsula on the coast of East Riding of Yorkshire that extends about three miles into the North Sea and narrows to just 50 yards (46 meters) wide in places. The land consists of sand and shingle banks shaped by dunes and salt marshes, creating habitats for seabirds and marine life.
The area once held the medieval port of Ravenspurn, which sank beneath the sea due to coastal erosion over several centuries. This transformation by natural forces has shaped how the region is understood as a place of constant change and adaptation.
The lighthouse, built in 1895, shapes how people experience this remote headland today. It marks the area's connection to maritime life and shows how communities have maintained a presence on this exposed coastline.
The easiest way to reach the site is by car following the A1033 and B1445 roads. Visiting is possible year-round, but conditions vary as the road becomes partially impassable during high tides.
A storm surge in 2013 temporarily transformed the peninsula into an island, making the road impassable for a time. This event shows how nature and human presence exist here in constant flux.
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