Mappleton

• What was introduced in Mappleton in 1991?


  Sea defences were built - two rock groynes and rock armour.
• Why were the defences built?

  To protect the village of Mappleton as well as the important coastal raod the B1242.
• How does Terminal Groyne Syndrome feature at Mappleton?


  Areas south of Mappleton are starved of beach sediment and therefore experience increased rates of erosion e.g. Grange Farm in Cowden (Sue Earl).

  Terminal Groyne Syndrome - downdrift areas of the groyne are starved of sediment due LSD being halted.