Pevensey Bay

Question 1

Where ?

Answer 1

East sussex coast.

Question 2

Geology of coastline

Answer 2

low-lying area of softer sediments between sandstone geology to the east at Hastings and chalk to the South Downs to the west.

Question 3

What’s naturally occurred ?

Answer 3

Natural processes (sea level rise, longshore drift) have created a shingle barrier that extends for 9km between Eastbourne and Bexhill.

Question 4

What’s challenging on this coast ?

Answer 4

Managing the coastline is difficult. Modern-day settlements require the coastline remains in a relatively fixed position. However sea-level rise, longshore drift and wave action, increased storm frequency make the coastline change shape all the time. Economic costs, benefits and sustainability is an ongoing challenge.

Question 5

What do the natural and man-made sea defences currently protect ?

Answer 5

Permanent flooding of 50km2 (pevensey bay, norman’s bay, langley)
10,000 properties.
Recreational and commercial sites.
A259 coast road/railway
2 nature reserves + SSSI wetland.
Numerous livestock and arable farms.