Built-up area in East Riding of Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.975, -0.213 |
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| OS grid ref: | TA 17 54 |
| Population: | 693 |
| Dialling code: | 01262 (Bridlington) |
Skipsea is a small village and civil parish on the Holderness coast in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, sitting beside the North Sea between Hornsea and Bridlington. It’s notable for its dramatic cliff-top setting and the earthwork remains of Skipsea Castle, a Norman motte-and-bailey that hints at the village’s medieval origins; coastal erosion of the soft glacial cliffs is a constant feature that has reshaped the shoreline over the centuries.
Today the settlement’s economy leans on agriculture and seaside tourism, with caravan parks and holiday lets bringing seasonal visitors for quiet beaches and coastal walks. The local community is small and close-knit, amenities are limited but complemented by nearby towns, and local groups and archaeologists keep a close eye on both the historic sites and the changing coastline.
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