Walcott Beach Photo

Walcott Beach - Norfolk

Wooden groyne

Groynes are wooden or stone constructions built into the sea in order to stop sand and pebbles from being moved by the tide waters and hence to stabilise and protect the beach. They also help > [[677470]]. Wooden groynes are no longer being made.

© Evelyn Simak and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence

Taken at: Walcott Beach, South East England

Date taken / added: 9th Mar 2008

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