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Quiz about Around The Coast of Britain Part 1
Quiz about Around The Coast of Britain Part 1

Around The Coast of Britain, Part 1 Quiz


A journey around the coast of Britain: The coastline of Britain is surprisingly long and has many fascinating places to visit. This tour will take in just some of the sights you can see on, or near, the coast.

A multiple-choice quiz by romeomikegolf. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
279,757
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the far north east of England you will find the second largest inhabited castle in the land. Where are we? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. As we travel southwards from the far north east of England, we bypass the cities of Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesborough to arrive at the relatively small seaside town of Whitby. It is has two very famous 'sons', one real one fictional. Who are they? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This part of the east coast is designated as a Heritage Coast. We are at Flamborough Head, a seven mile long spit of land near Filey, in Yorkshire. There are two lighthouses located on the Head. When was the later one constructed? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Travelling down the east coast we cross the Humber estuary and enter Lincolnshire. At the southern end of the county is a large, roughly square, body of water. It has an association with an old King of England. Can you name the King? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Norfolk is known for many things, including the Broads, Norfolk Lavender and Norwich with its Cathedral and Castle. It also has a seaside town that is unique in the UK in that it is the only east coast resort that faces west. Can you name the town? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Following the coasts of Norfolk and Suffolk southwards, we come to a small town in Essex that has had a long association with the sea. It was once a Royal Naval base, and, at one time, the only safe anchorage between the Thames and the Humber. There is still a ferry port with routes to both Holland and Denmark. Where have we arrived? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the far south east of England there is a low lying area covering approximately 100 square miles. Its name is Rodney Marsh.


Question 8 of 10
8. We are on the south coast of England. Our journey takes us past the ancient town of Rye and one of the original Cinque Ports, Hastings. Just past Eastbourne is an area of outstanding natural beauty that includes Beachy Head. There is also a range of chalk cliffs. What is the name of this range cliffs? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Continuing our trip westward along the south coast, we come to Britain's second smallest county, The Isle of Wight. Which of the listed facts is NOT true? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. As we continue our journey westward along England's southern coast, we enter the beautiful county of Dorset. We have arrived on England's 'Jurassic Coast'. Just to the south of Weymouth is a small spit of land that is connected by a narrow causeway. At the southern tip of this isle is a lighthouse. Which lighthouse are we standing by? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the far north east of England you will find the second largest inhabited castle in the land. Where are we?

Answer: Alnwick

The first parts of Alnwick Castle were raised just thirty years after the Norman conquest by Yves de Vescy, who was the first Baron Alnwick. Since 1309 it has been the family home of the Percys, who have been the Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since.
Newcastle is further south, Lindisfarne is a small Island off the north east coast, otherwise known as Holy Island and Berwick is right on the border between England and Scotland, and has changed between the two countries over a dozen times in its history.
2. As we travel southwards from the far north east of England, we bypass the cities of Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesborough to arrive at the relatively small seaside town of Whitby. It is has two very famous 'sons', one real one fictional. Who are they?

Answer: Captain Cook and Dracula

Captain James Cook was born in, what is now, a suburb of Middlesbrough. He moved to Whitby at around the age of 18 when he was apprenticed to a grocer/haberdasher named William Sanderson. It was from Whitby that Cook embarked on his first voyage to the Pacific on the Bark Endeavour.
In Bram Stoker's original novel, Dracula came ashore at Whitby.
3. This part of the east coast is designated as a Heritage Coast. We are at Flamborough Head, a seven mile long spit of land near Filey, in Yorkshire. There are two lighthouses located on the Head. When was the later one constructed?

Answer: 1806

The lighthouse was built in 1806 by John Matson of Bridlington. It was constructed without the use of scaffolding. It is 85 feet tall, and stands on top of a chalk cliff that is 170 feet above the sea. The older of the two buildings was built of chalk in 1674 and is the oldest complete lighthouse still standing in England.
4. Travelling down the east coast we cross the Humber estuary and enter Lincolnshire. At the southern end of the county is a large, roughly square, body of water. It has an association with an old King of England. Can you name the King?

Answer: John

The story is that King John's Royal treasure, including his Crown Jewels were lost when the tides washed away the carriages carrying the treasure. The body of water is, of course, The Wash. Each land side is roughly 15 miles long, as is the seaward side.
5. Norfolk is known for many things, including the Broads, Norfolk Lavender and Norwich with its Cathedral and Castle. It also has a seaside town that is unique in the UK in that it is the only east coast resort that faces west. Can you name the town?

Answer: Hunstanton

Known locally as 'Sunny Hunny', Hunstanton enjoys fine views across The Wash and is the only resort town on the east coast where you can watch the sun set over the water. It is a largely Victorian town, but evidence has been found of prehistoric settlements. Sandringham House is close by.
6. Following the coasts of Norfolk and Suffolk southwards, we come to a small town in Essex that has had a long association with the sea. It was once a Royal Naval base, and, at one time, the only safe anchorage between the Thames and the Humber. There is still a ferry port with routes to both Holland and Denmark. Where have we arrived?

Answer: Harwich

Modern day Harwich is made up of what used to be three separate communities, Harwich itself, Dovercourt and Parkeston. The town became a naval base in 1657 and was heavily fortified in later years to protect the town during the Napoleonic Wars. Ipswich, and the container port of Felixstowe are just to the north across the estuary, and Clacton is a popular resort town to the south.
7. In the far south east of England there is a low lying area covering approximately 100 square miles. Its name is Rodney Marsh.

Answer: False

Its name is Romney Marsh and it is situated on the border between the counties of Kent and Sussex. It is a favourite haunt of birdwatchers, and is the home of the Romney sheep which was first exported to Australia in 1872, and remains the main breed there. Rodney Marsh was a soccer player during the 1960s until he finally retired from playing in 1979.
8. We are on the south coast of England. Our journey takes us past the ancient town of Rye and one of the original Cinque Ports, Hastings. Just past Eastbourne is an area of outstanding natural beauty that includes Beachy Head. There is also a range of chalk cliffs. What is the name of this range cliffs?

Answer: Seven Sisters

The Seven Sisters is a range of chalk cliffs that form part of the South Downs. From east to west, viewed from the sea, they are named Went Hill, Bailey's hill, Flat Hill, Brass Point, Rough Brow, Short Brow and Haven Brow. Because of coastal erosion they are receding at an average of 30 to 40cms per year. Beachy Head is the highest chalk cliff in Britain, rising to a height of 530 feet above sea level.

It has the unfortunate reputation of Britain's most popular suicide point.
9. Continuing our trip westward along the south coast, we come to Britain's second smallest county, The Isle of Wight. Which of the listed facts is NOT true?

Answer: It has the second highest tide on the planet

The highest tide in the world is at the Bay of Fundy, the second highest occurs in the Bristol Channel. Queen Victoria died in 1901 at Osborne House, her favourite summer residence. The Isle of Wight Festival attracts rock bands from all over the World.

Other innovations associated with the Isle of Wight are the hovercraft, which was developed there, and Marconi established the world's first permanent radio station at the Royal Needles Hotel in 1901.
10. As we continue our journey westward along England's southern coast, we enter the beautiful county of Dorset. We have arrived on England's 'Jurassic Coast'. Just to the south of Weymouth is a small spit of land that is connected by a narrow causeway. At the southern tip of this isle is a lighthouse. Which lighthouse are we standing by?

Answer: Portland Bill

There has been a lighthouse at Portland Bill since 1716. It was de-manned and fully automated in 1996. Bishop Rock is just west of the Scilly Isles, Eddystone is 13 miles south west of Plymouth and is, probably, Britain's most famous lighthouse. Strumble Head is in Pembrokeshire, in west Wales.

The narrow causeway that you travel across to reach Portland from Weymouth, contains part of the World Heritage Site known as Chesil Beach.
Source: Author romeomikegolf

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