Holderness Coast Case Study, Coastal Management 4.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? GeographyCoastal zonesGCSEOCR Created by: MegoCreated on: 21-05-13 16:37 Where is the main area of the Holderness Coast that is being protected? Mappelton 1 of 9 How quickly was erosion taking place? 1-2 metres every year 2 of 9 How many villages have been lost along the coastline since the Roman times? 29 3 of 9 Why is Mappleton a main focus? It has a major road running through it which would be very expensive to move. 4 of 9 What has been built at Mappelton and when? Groynes in 1991 5 of 9 How much are they? £6000 each 6 of 9 What are the defences at Mappelton made from? Tropical hardwood 7 of 9 What impacts have the groynes had? There is almost no beach south of them, cliff erosion there has increased to 20m in some years. 8 of 9 What in particular has been lost? Great Cowden Farm 9 of 9
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