Drift

Groynes have been a part of our coastal story for centuries. Their first recorded use was in the 1580s, when it was used in the sense of “strong, low sea wall”, and was perhaps derived from the old French word for “pig's snout” (groin) because the wall looked like one. They control beach material and prevent undermining of promenade seawalls. Groynes work by interrupting wave action and protecting the beach from being washed away by longshore drift.....the wave action that slowly erodes the beach. Sometimes we need to act as groynes to stop things spreading.. Gossip, rumours or bigoted comments.