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Hornsea Mere

Hornsea Mere is the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire, England, and lies to the west of Hornsea in the East Riding. It covers an area of 467 acres, is 2 miles long, 0.75 miles at its widest point and 12 feet at its deepest. Hornsea Mere is a centre for bird-watching and a tourist attraction offering rowing, sailing, boat trips and fishing.

Located at 53.9056, -0.186111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Holderness, Lakes of England, Special Protection Areas in England, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Humberside, Protected areas of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Water bodies in the East Riding of Yorkshire

Bettison's Folly

Bettison's Folly is a tower in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is also referred to as Bettisons Tower and the Forgotten Folly, it was built some time between 1829 and 1853 by William Bettison. At the time, William Bettison was a Hull based brewer who built the folly on what was then his garden.

Located at 53.9102, -0.169234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Grade II listed buildings in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Folly buildings in England, Towers in the East Riding of Yorkshire

Holderness Wapentake

Holderness was a wapentake of the historic East Riding of Yorkshire, England consisting of the south-easterly part of the county. Established in medieval times, it ceased to have much significance in the 19th century when the wapentakes were superseded by other administrative divisions for most local government purposes. Because of its large area it was sub-divided into three divisions—North Division, Middle Division and South Division.

Located at 53.848, -0.201 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Wapentakes of the East Riding of Yorkshire

Skirlaugh Rural District

Skirlaugh was a rural district in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England from 1894 to 1935. The district formed an area around the Hornsea urban district. The district was created by the Local Government Act 1894. In 1935 the district was abolished by a County Review Order made under the Local Government Act 1929. and the area then formed part of the newly created Holderness Rural District. At the same time a small part was transferred to the municipal borough of Kingston upon Hull.

Located at 53.852, -0.213 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Rural districts of the East Riding of Yorkshire

Hornsea Museum

Hornsea Museum is a local museum in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, northern England. The museum was established in 1978. It is housed in an 18th-century farmhouse and two cottages. The museum is a registered charity (No. 509615) and is largely run by volunteers. The exhibit rooms include presentations on Hornsea Pottery in the cottages. The museum forms part of the Holderness museums collaboration. The farmhouse was occupied by the Burn family for almost 300 years.

Located at 53.9111, -0.1714 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Museums established in 1978, Local museums in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Art museums and galleries in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Decorative arts museums in England, English pottery, Museums in the East Riding of Yorkshire, 1978 establishments in England, Ceramics museums in the United Kingdom

Wassand Hall

Wassand Hall is a large Regency house situated to the west of Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, overlooking Hornsea Mere. The estate has been in the ownership of the Constable family since 1520.

Located at 53.8984, -0.214904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Country houses in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Grade I listed buildings in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Holderness, Historic house museums in the East Riding of Yorkshire