Intriguing mini 'cliffs' of shingle left on Southsea Beach as new sea defences take a battering

Some of the shingle on the enlarged beach area near South Parade Pier has washed away, with the extra shingle and sand mixture acting to reduce the energy of the ferocious waves and stop them from reaching the promenade area.

This left mini ‘cliffs’ of the shingle which has intrigued many beach goers who have headed down to Southsea today (January 24).

Work by the Southsea Coastal Scheme is still ongoing to create a new and enlarged beach, and when finished the usable area between the Pyramids and the Coffee Cup at Eastney will be doubled.