Sea defences, Withernsea
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Sea defences, Withernsea
Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 22 Aug 2009
Withernsea is protected from the ravages of the North Sea by a concrete sea wall in front of which is a band of rock armour [seen here] to prevent the waves attacking and undermining the sea wall. Defences are completed by a series of groynes to help keep the beach from moving southwards.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.728514
Longitude
0.038899