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The East Riding of Yorkshire is one of the Three Ridings of Yorkshire, the fundamental geographical and cultural divisions of the shire, creations of the Norse period from which Yorkshire itself arose. The East Riding is the smallest and least populous of Yorkshire's three ridings and the lowest-lying. The East Riding lies along the coast of the North Sea and the Humber. The Humber is a great commercial gateway, with Kingston upon Hull at its heart. Beverley is a quieter town with the famous Beverley Minster. The Yorkshire Wolds occupy the riding's central regions. In the south-east is the flat, broad peninsula of Holderness. From here the coast describes a smooth sandy curve up to Flamborough Head, encompassing the resort town of Bridlington. Filey marks the northern end of the East Riding Coast. The border with the North Riding lies along the gentle Derwent valley. The Great Ouse is the border with the West Riding.

Place Type: Division
Historic County: Yorkshire
Lat, Long: 53.919942,-0.545495
Grid Reference: SE 9562 4806

GBPN ID: 306055
GGA Code: C02000008
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/East_Riding,_Yorkshire_306055

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