Barton On Sea

Question 1

Where is Barton on Sea located?

Answer 1

• Hampshire
• South East of U.K.
• East of Bournemouth

Question 2

Coastal erosion management? (Hold the line)

Answer 2

• Groynes to trap sediment from long shore drift
• Rip Rap - Large boulders put along the coastline to absorb energy from destructive waves caused by long fetch
• Cliff drainage - Prevent slumping - Pipes in the cliff to stop the ground becoming saturated
• Changing the angle of the cliff to increase stability and access - Cliff regrading

Question 3

Who might like the ‘hold the line’ strategy?

Answer 3

•Residents

-Without the defences house prices would drop

Question 4

Who might dislike the ‘hold the line’ strategy?

Answer 4

•Tourists
-Defences are not natural looking
•Council
-They think property/business is worth more than the cost of the current defences
-As sea level rise they will struggle to justify paying for them