Touring exhibition tells story of lost town

Ravenser Odd, near Spurn Point, was a thriving Humber port

A touring exhibition exploring a medieval town lost to the sea will arrive in Grimsby this week.

Ravenser Odd: The Sunken Island of the Humber tells the story of the once thriving port town, which was lost in the 14th Century.

After making its way around East Yorkshire and North East Lincolnshire, the exhibition is expected to arrive at Grimsby Minister on Tuesday.

Hull City Council leader Mike Ross said: "Ravenser Odd is an important part of our local heritage and it's wonderful to see this exhibition bringing its fascinating history to life and travelling across Lincolnshire."

Ravenser Odd, near Spurn Point, East Yorkshire, was one of many settlements lost to coastal erosion.

An underwater sonar search by the University of Hull in 2022 uncovered sand dunes on the seabed, which suggested there were stone structures underneath.

The findings were similar to other sites around the world where ancient buildings were uncovered, experts said.

Ross said the exhibition, which is funded by the Higher Education Innovation Fund at the University of Sussex, is a "fantastic way to learn about a long-lost town that once played a key role in the Humber region's economy".

Admission is free. It runs until 14 November. Opening times can be found here.

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