Coastal Defences at Minehead
- Created by: Megan Parker
- Created on: 26-05-13 15:51
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- Coastal Defences at Minehead
- Location
- North coast of Somerset
- Large Butlins resort
- 1990's
- Decision was made that the coastal defences were in adequate
- Environment Agency developed a plan - cost £12.3 m - opened 2007
- 0.6m high sea wall - curved front to deflect the waves
- Rock Armour at base of wall to dissipate the wave's energy
- Beach nourishment - forces the waves to break/ excellent sandy beaches for tourists
- Four rock groynes - stop long - shore drift moving sand to the east
- Wide walkway with seating areas
- Location
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