Case Study: The Holderness Coast - Defences
Geography: Cambridge International GCSE (2027 Exams), topic 2.1.9
What are the Results & Effects of Coastal Management at Mappleton?
The cliffs at Mappleton now erode at 1-2 metres per year, instead of the 7-10 metres before 1991. Mappleton now has a larger beach, however, there have been some negative effects:
Area south of Mappleton
- The area south of Mappleton is experiencing faster coastal erosion as a byproduct.
Spurn Point
- The Spurn Point area south, has become less secure.
- Less material is washed down the Holderness Coast.
- Some Hebridean Sheep were washed away and killed. People are now warned not to visit the Point at some times of year, or they too could be washed away.
Spurn Point lifeboat & visitor's centre
- £471,000 was spent on a visitor's centre which could become less accessible over time.
- Lifeboat services also operate from Spurn Point.
Test yourself on Case Study: The Holderness Coast - Defences
What is the name of the village on the Holderness coast that has been protected from erosion?
Where has the risk of erosion increased on the Holderness coast because of management strategies?