Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years
The Guardian Environment • 10/13/2026
Summary
Coastal erosion and landslides along the east coast of England have resulted in the demolition of at least 183 homes over the past 16 years. Councils determined that these properties, located in Yorkshire and East Anglia, were too vulnerable to remain safely occupied.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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