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There is evidence of Easington having been an important pre-conquest site, including architectural fragments (dating from as early as the 8th century) found within the fabric of St Mary's Church.
One of the most prominent events in the long history of the village was the hanging of two men on the village green for involvement in the plot to replace Tudor monarch Queen Elizabeth with Mary, Queen of Scots.
Pope Adrian IV (c. 1100–1 September 1159), born Nicholas Breakspear, lived here for a time.
Easington is the only place on earth with dolomitic limestone cliffs on the coastline.
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is Norman in origin with later additions. There is a west tower, pews with poppy heads and two 13th century monuments with effigies one of a lady the other a cross legged knight.
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