Holderness Coastline

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How many residents live in Mappleton? 
around 600
where is Mappleton?
village on the Holderness Coast in the East Riding of Yorkshire
what road runs through Mappleton?
B1242
Why is the B1242 important?
main road connecting settlements along the Holderness Coast
What is Mappleton served by?
the b1242
In Mappleton what happened in 1991? 
groynes built
in Mappleton what rock armour is present- give a pro and a con?
granite boulder rock armour
:) considerable lifespan
:( expensive!!
when were groynes built in Mappleton? 
1991
What has happened to villages south of Mappleton? 
increased erosion
what does TGS stand for?
terminal groyne syndrome
what is TGS?
Sea defences causing problems further along the coastline
what coastal defences are at mappleton?
riprap
2 rock groynes
what road passesthrogh mappleton?
B1242
what has happened to areas south of mappleton?
they have been starved of beach sediment - increased erosion AT GRANGE FARM IN CAWDEN