The Flamborough Excavation And Survey Team (FEAST) are a multidisciplinary community group exploring the history of Flamborough Head.  Richard Myerscough explored what the geology can tell us.

He explained how the ice ages and warm periods with changes in sea level laid down the geology we see today.  The hard chalk cliffs dominate and make a useful building material. Richard surmised that chalk may have been exported up and down the coast as evidenced by hard chalk being used in Norfolk although none exists locally.

He also proposes a theory that the bay at North Landing could be formed by Roman mining rather than erosion.

Flamborough Quarry is another puzzle. There is little exposed chalk and it holds water.   Richard’s investigations, including auguring into base, suggest it is a natural sink hole and not manmade.

Richard also reviewed other investigations including at the castle and the search for a Roman signal station (could it be under the chalk tower).  He outlined drone and geophysical surveys they hope to carry out in the future.

The vote of thanks was given by Maureen Bell.