Keith Burton's photos with the keyword: sea defences

Some of the many thousands of huge rocks that have been brought in to make up part of the new sea defences being built along the Southsea waterfront, which are sorely needed. They're weathering nicely and it hasn't taken long for the seaweed to colonise them. Most of the rocks have been shipped in from Norway. In the distance you can see Horse Sand Fort which is one of a series along this stretch of coast built to protect against an invasion by the French. Building work began in 1865 but by the time they had all been completed in 1880, the invasion threat had passed. During World War Two, they formed part of Portsmouth's coastal artillery defences. Nowadays the forts are privately owned and some have been turned into luxury hotels and tourist resorts. Some of the finished sea defences (including the new sea wall) can be seen in the PiP if you're interested. Work is still ongoing at the moment.

Taken at Langstone Harbour, Hampshire. These old railway sleepers act as sea defences along part of the foreshore. They can't stop the grasses from getting through though!

Taken yesterday afternoon on Hayling Island, Hampshire. The sun was desperately trying (and failing) to get through the dense grey clouds. Black and white was definitely the way to go. Better viewed large, on black. Thanks for looking. I failed to find a decent photo for Bench Monday, so I'll just have to say Happy Monday instead. Enjoy the run up to Christmas, but stay safe and well. Thanks to everyone who has visited my photo-stream over the past week.