Rock defence work starts on erosion-hit Hemsby coast

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The 2,000 tonnes of granite are being placed along a section of cliff in Hemsby, Norfolk.

Work has started to protect a vulnerable stretch of coastline in the east of England which has been ravaged by erosion in the last few weeks.

About 2,000 tonnes of granite is being placed along a 131ft section of the cliff at The Marrams in Hemsby, Norfolk. Five homes at risk of falling into the sea there were demolished recently and a sixth was moved inland.Martin Barber/BBCPlans for a permanent defence stretching 0.8 miles have been granted a licence by the Marine Management Organisation.

The rock defences have been placed at the section of the access road most at risk, which was used by a number of properties on The Marrams.

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