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  • Easington Colliery - © Copyright Andrew Curtis and licensed for reuse under under the CC BY-SA 2.0 licence. Historic Parklands

Heritage Coast

After years of environmental damage from the tipping of colliery wastes, the Durham Coast has begun to recover its natural qualities, assisted by the recent Turning the Tide project. Parts of the coast where low cliffs of Magnesian Limestone fall to sand and shingle beaches have now been designated as Heritage Coast.

Heritage Coast

Further Information

  • Descripton of Limestone Coast Broad Landscape Type
  • Durham Heritage Coast

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