Folkestone-Dover sea wall wash-out

The cylinders are hoisted by crane, so the first one is clear, the bolts,are unscrewed, whilst the big red clamp has hold of the second and third cylinders,

stopping them from sliding back down into the hole.

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David Todd · May 12, 2016

I doubt,if I will be going out tomorrow, as it is Friday 13 th.

That's your lot for today, Thank's.

Shakey Cliff is rapidly turning green.

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jamie92208 · May 12, 2016

Thanks for those Dave, at least we now know what the Big Red Clamp does, it obviously functions like the wedges that you see on oil drilling rigs to hold the cylinders up while they are being extracted. Again it emphasises that this firm obviously knows what it's doing and has the right kit for the job.

Thanks again.

Jamie

lmsforever · May 12, 2016

I presume the concrete comes from the plant just up the coast ?

David Todd · May 13, 2016

For those of you,who do not or will not access Facebook.

Here is an extract from Nigel's (DoverMarinas) page.

Photo Nigel Scutt. 11 05 16.

Dover Priory - Folkestone Central (Part 30)

Between a rock and a hard place.....

An image from one evening last week aboard Maverick, showing the site just before dusk.

Although a distant shot, it clearly shows the piling rigs and cranes on site and also the rock barrage which has been put into position following the closure of the line since Christmas.

It is this rock barrage which is currently subject to scrutiny and also an application to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), as they apparently are not too impressed with the colour of the rock.....

There are even whispers that the significant quantity of grey rock imported from Norway and placed into position, may have to be removed in favour of a more aesthetically pleasing coloured variety in due course. Red, white and blue springs to mind, but perhaps a more subtle shade will ultimately be chosen by the MMO.

It should be stressed that even if this happens, it will not prolong the closure of this vital rail link, which is on target to reopen towards the end of this year (and yes, there will be a new bridge and there will still be a beach!)

As always, ladies and gentlemen, you're all doing a great job, well done!

Dunsignalling · May 13, 2016

Thanks, David. You are providing us with a fascinating record of what has turned into an unexpectedly impressive project.

Best regards

John

David Todd · May 13, 2016

Another from Nigel, this is a few miles (3or4) west of the site.

Where the Greensand Ridge meets the sea:

I must have passed this dozens of times, but it was particularly prominent the other evening. This is just to the west of Samphire Hoe, the cliff fall isn't recent, but it has really exposed the end of the Greensand Ridge which runs through the southeast of England. It periodically breaks the surface, Leith Hill in Surrey being a good example. When it does break the surface, the ridge is invariably known as "Beds", Folkestone Beds being just one example. Buried beneath much of the Kent countryside, this Lower Greensand geological feature is all that is left of the Wealden Dome, which actually extends beneath the English Channel and into Northern France. Originally forming beneath the surface of the sea, it is now visible due to the tremendous changes our continents undergo over millions of years. I can't remember much more about my "O Level Geography", so I'll leave you to enjoy the image.

David Todd · May 13, 2016

As if by,magic.. Normality,

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Tim Dubya · May 13, 2016

As if by,magic.. Normality,

Glad they've cracked on and even relaid the turf

David Todd · May 13, 2016

Meanwhile, Over on this link, my thread, http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/75589-1-dover-priory-kent-shakespeare-cliff-buildinghave-i-got-it-that-wrong/page-219&do=findComment&comment=2304627

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Purley Oaks · May 13, 2016

Nice Electrostar, David!

Mal

David Todd · May 13, 2016

I presume the concrete comes from the plant just up the coast ?

I have only seen Cemex mixer lorries on site.

Dover Plant - 0.8 Miles

Dunkirk Jetty, Western Docks, Dover, Kent, CT17 9TF

- See more at: http://www.cemex.co.uk/find-your-location.aspx?CategoryId=46f7538f-444d-4046-a34d-3ce126148148&Location=Dover#.dpuf

Stuartthegrant · May 13, 2016

Another from Nigel, this is a few miles (3or4) west of the site.

Where the Greensand Ridge meets the sea:

I must have passed this dozens of times, but it was particularly prominent the other evening. This is just to the west of Samphire Hoe, the cliff fall isn't recent, but it has really exposed the end of the Greensand Ridge which runs through the southeast of England. It periodically breaks the surface, Leith Hill in Surrey being a good example. When it does break the surface, the ridge is invariably known as "Beds", Folkestone Beds being just one example. Buried beneath much of the Kent countryside, this Lower Greensand geological feature is all that is left of the Wealden Dome, which actually extends beneath the English Channel and into Northern France. Originally forming beneath the surface of the sea, it is now visible due to the tremendous changes our continents undergo over millions of years. I can't remember much more about my "O Level Geography", so I'll leave you to enjoy the image.

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It seems to have a high "Iron Ore" content going by the colour.

An interesting contrast to the chalk of the cliffs, quite striking in fact. The Greensand Ridge is a new one on me.

jukebox · May 14, 2016

Another from Nigel, this is a few miles (3or4) west of the site.

Where the Greensand Ridge meets the sea:

I must have passed this dozens of times, but it was particularly prominent the other evening. This is just to the west of Samphire Hoe, the cliff fall isn't recent, but it has really exposed the end of the Greensand Ridge which runs through the southeast of England. It periodically breaks the surface, Leith Hill in Surrey being a good example. When it does break the surface, the ridge is invariably known as "Beds", Folkestone Beds being just one example. Buried beneath much of the Kent countryside, this Lower Greensand geological feature is all that is left of the Wealden Dome, which actually extends beneath the English Channel and into Northern France. Originally forming beneath the surface of the sea, it is now visible due to the tremendous changes our continents undergo over millions of years. I can't remember much more about my "O Level Geography", so I'll leave you to enjoy the image.

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You should make Nigel aware of this site (if he isn't already):

http://blogs.agu.org/landslideblog/

Very informative site about rocks, earth and mud, doing what gravity does best - pulling them downward... (in most cases)

Fat Controller · May 14, 2016

It seems to have a high "Iron Ore" content going by the colour.

An interesting contrast to the chalk of the cliffs, quite striking in fact. The Greensand Ridge is a new one on me.

It ws exploited for its iron content in some places, I believe. I'm not sure if it was the Greensand, or some other rocks of similar age, which provided the basis of the iron industry of the Weald of Kent- hard to imagine now, but the area used to be a very important centre for iron-smelting, starting in Roman (or possibly earlier ) times.