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Spurn Head

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Spurn Head

Promontory at the southeast extremity of the East Riding of Yorkshire, northeast England, on the estuary of the River Humber. There are two lighthouses on the promontory. The area is much used by migrating sea birds in spring and autumn.



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Off Spurn Head, at the mouth of the River Humber, QM2 took a course towards the famous landmarks of Flamborough Head, Filey and Scarborough.
The Stokesley team will form part of a group that cover a 117-mile stretch from Spurn Head to Roseberry Topping.
Drive to the bleak splendour of Spurn Head itself, or simply walk alongside the water of the Humber and you'll still stumble across traces of these ancient communities.
 
 
 
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