Sheringham Case Study

Question 1

1. What is the name of the rock in the area?

Answer 1

1. Wroxham crag

Question 2

2. How many meters of land a year does it erode if un defended?

Answer 2

2. 2.5 miles per year

Question 3

3. How many groynes does sherringham have?

Answer 3

3. 19 (4x rock)

Question 4

4. In 1995 maintaining sea wall and rock armour costs….

Answer 4

4. £3.4 million

Question 5

5. How long is the sea wall?

Answer 5

5. 1300 m

Question 6

6. How much eroding does sherringham have now?

Answer 6

6. 0 meters

Question 7

7. How much did it cost to repair after the storm surge in December 13th?

Answer 7

7. £804,000

Question 8

8. Why was there conflict in Happisburg?

Answer 8

8. Not defended

Question 9

9. The locals have brought their own___

Answer 9

9. Rip rap

Question 10

10. Between 2004 and 2007 Happisburg has retreated another ___

Answer 10

10. 20 meters

Question 11

11. Compensation offered at what % of the house value?

Answer 11

11. 40%