The document summarizes coastal defenses in the villages of Beesands and Torcross in 3 sentences. Large granite boulders called rip-rap protect the access road north of Beesands village. Along the sea front of Beesands, a curved seawall and additional rip-rap were constructed in 1993 to defend the length of the village. In Torcross north of Beesands, a curved seawall protects the coast road where it meets the coast, with the old coast road now serving as a promenade behind the village for extra protection.

1. Coastal Defences at Beesands & Torcross

2. Beesands Village Slide 3 Slides 4 - 5 Slide 6 Slide 8

3. Rip - Rap North of the village the access road is protected by these large granite boulders.

4. Sea Wall & Rip - Rap In front of the village the rip rap is backed up by a curved seawall.

5. Sea Wall & Rip – Rap 2 The Seawall extends along the entire length of the sea front of the village.

6. Rip – Rap / Rock Armour At the Southern end of the village the sea wall ends & these last cottages are protected by just Rip – Rap.

7. Engineering Works All these defences were constructed in 1993.

8. Flood Proofed Buildings In emergencies, wooden flood boards can be inserted into these slots. Along with sand bags protect the sea front houses.

9. Torcross North of Beesands is the village of Torcross. The coast road meets the coast at this village.

10. Defences

11. Sea Wall A curved sea wall has been constructed along the sea front to protect the road.

12. Promenade This is the old coast road, which has now been diverted behind the village, for further protection.