Case Study: The Holderness Coast - Management
Geography: Cambridge International GCSE (2027 Exams), topic 2.1.8
Coastal Management in Holderness
In 1991, a £2 million project built rock groynes and rock revetments at Mappleton. Mappleton is in the Holderness coast. Rock groynes and rock revetments are examples of hard engineering.
Rock groynes
- The rock groynes tried to stop sediment being carried away from the Holderness Coast.
- The rock groynes tried to create a larger beach to protect the land behind.
Rock armour
- Rock armour was placed at the foot of the cliffs.
- The rock armour is meant to absorb some of the waves' energy.
- The coast or cliffs would otherwise absorb the energy.
Test yourself on Case Study: The Holderness Coast - Management
Which of the following was not involved in the 1991 Holderness coast management scheme?
How much did the 1991 Holderness coast management scheme cost?
Which of the following is true of the 1991 Holderness coast management scheme?