FILEY

filey, a seaside resort in the buckrose parliamentary division of the east riding of yorkshire, england, 9-1/2 m. s.e. of scarborough by a branch of the north eastern railway. pop. of urban district (1901) 3003. it stands upon the slope and summit of the cliffs above filey bay, which is fringed by a fine sandy beach. the northern horn of the bay is formed by filey brigg, a narrow and abrupt promontory, continued seaward by dangerous reefs. the coast-line sweeps hence south-eastward to the finer promontory of flamborough head, beyond which is the watering-place of bridlington. the church of st oswald at filey is a fine cruciform building with central tower, transitional norman and early english in date. there are pleasant promenades and good golf links, also a small spa which has fallen into disuse. filey is in favour with visitors who desire a quiet resort without the accompaniment of entertainment common to the larger watering-places. roman remains have been discovered on the cliff north of the town; the site was probably important, but nothing is certainly known about it.