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FLAMBOROUGH

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Flamborough is a peninsular and is situated on the East Coast of England and stretches into the North Sea by about 4 miles. It is bounded on the North and East by spectacular steep chalk cliffs and home to many species of sea birds. On the South side the cliffs are not so steep, the Western or landward side is a natural wooded ravine stretching from North to South and is full of wild plant life, nesting and migrating birds. It is believed that the ravine was further excavated by Danish settlers who were intent on making Flamborough into an island.

On approaching the village the Norman Church stands majestically to the right and is aptly named after the seventh century King of Northumbria "Oswald", the building consists of nave and chancel with side arches to each, the font is of a very early date bearing incised double pattern over the surface. It is believed to be of the same period as the early Norman Chancel Arch 1100c. On the West wall hangs a copy of the pardon granted to Walter Strickland in 1660 by Charles II, absolving him from the charge of high treason, even though Walter had been associated for 11 years with the party keeping Charles from his kingdom. The magnificent edifies is full of history and stained glass, the rood screen known internationally for it's outstanding beauty must be visited to be appreciated.

On leaving the Church as you approach the village stands the ruins of a castle, to what precise period of time it owes it's erection is altogether unknown, but some members of the Royal Archaeological Society on a visit in 1867 fixed the date at no earlier the Edward III. This chalk building, which is almost in ruins is known locally as the Constable Castle or Keep.

The lighthouse area is known as Little Denmark at one time the King of that country laid claim to it. The old lighthouse was constructed in 1674, is octagonal in shape and built of chalk. The other is working, fully automated and built in 1806.

The village of Flamborough has an adult population 1760C and consists of a Methodist Chapel, Church of England, and Primary school with 140 pupils. Most services are available: bus and taxi service, shops, public houses and restaurants, post office, library, village hall, doctors surgery, chemist shop. The largest form of employment is through tourism with the caravan camps and holiday homes, which have taken over from fishing and agriculture.

The buildings and houses date back to the seventeen hundreds and are built in chalk with East Yorkshire painted roofs, but during early Victorian times brick buildings appeared, then slated roofs, after the end of the 1939-1945 war new modern properties were built. This has made a significant impact to the village and has provided affordable homes. A visit here is well worthwhile to see for yourself the fisherman's cottages, converted farm buildings, and memorials in Chapel Street and Tower Street.

Information and text by:
Councillor Norman Hall MBE.

This website has been set up by Flamborough Community Environmental Action Group with funding through:

English Nature and The Shell Better Britain Campaign.