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Bempton Cliffs

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Bempton Cliffs
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Bempton Cliffs are composed mainly of Cretaceous chalk, formed around 90 to 100 million years ago from the accumulation of marine microorganisms. The cliffs are notable for their dramatic coastal scenery and as a key site for seabird colonies in Yorkshire.

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Bempton Cliffs is shown as a cliff on the public map of East Riding of Yorkshire. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
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