Ravenser Odd

[Imperial Dave]

https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/ravenser-odd-0020137

Not heard of it until now...

[Jim Webster]

"That is because the coasts of southeastern England, particularly those in Yorkshire, "

Is this a case of spot the deliberate mistake, or are they merely trying to provoke war 

Interesting article though and probably not an uncommon tale in coastal communities

[Erpingham]

"That is because the coasts of southeastern England, particularly those in Yorkshire, "

Is this a case of spot the deliberate mistake, or are they merely trying to provoke war 

Interesting article though and probably not an uncommon tale in coastal communities

I note the author seems to be Eastern European, so may be forgiven slip ups in English geography. But I only live in Yorkshire - it may be a cause of war to a native tyke 

As you say, a not uncommon tale - Dunwich is a classic example but Old Winchelsea was swept away by a storm and had to be rebuilt inland.

Ravenser Odd should not be confused, incidentally, with the port of Ravensburn/Ravenspurn, which was a few miles away and now lost. The latter port was the starting point for two attempts to seize the crown, by Henry IV and Edward IV.

Finally, found this online, which shows how much of Yorkshire has disappeared.

[Imperial Dave]

Good find that man! Very interesting map indeed

[Jim Webster]

Thanks for that, fascinating map. Even here on the west coast there are tales of parts of villages washed away

[Imperial Dave]

And quite a bit of archaeology in the process

[DBS]

But I only live in Yorkshire - it may be a cause of war to a native tyke 

A good friend of mine lives in Flamborough, and trust me, she would find it incendiary.  Though she would probably rationalise the mistake as having originally meant the "south-east coast of Yorkshire"...

Excellent little map, Anthony.  Have sent it to her as she is a teacher and sometimes does odd diversionary classes on local topics - just before Christmas, sent her some stuff I had on the WW2 anti-invasion defences near Scarborough as that was her chosen odd topic, having finished Macbeth a week early...

[Imperial Dave]

It's a reminder of summer holidays in the 70s

[Keraunos]

Fascinating.  I lived for a little while in Great Driffield but wonder why it is on the map when not on or near the coast?

[Nick Harbud]

Wait a while and it will be.

[Erpingham]

Fascinating.  I lived for a little while in Great Driffield but wonder why it is on the map when not on or near the coast?

Great Driffield is on the edge of the Wolds. Having looked up the original article, this means that, in pre-Glacial times, it would have been on the coast.

[Keraunos]

Thank you.

[Imperial Dave]

Wait a while and it will be.