Ward in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.812, -0.207 |
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| OS grid ref: | TA 18 36 |
| Dialling code: | 01964 (Hornsea) |
Mid Holderness sits on the low-lying agricultural plain of Holderness in the East Riding of Yorkshire, skirting the soft, fast-eroding coastline of the Humber Estuary and looking towards Withernsea. The ward is characterised by wide arable fields, drainage dykes and small nucleated villages, with the landscape shaped by centuries of reclamation and ongoing coastal change.
Life here is rooted in farming and small-scale local services, with many residents commuting to Hull for work while village halls, parish churches and seasonal fairs keep a close-knit community feel. The area’s history is visible in old farmsteads and medieval churches, and coastal erosion and the presence of offshore energy activity give the place a distinct blend of traditional rural economy and contemporary pressures.
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