Figure 1 Location of Orford Ness
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Orford Ness
The coastal spit known as Orford Ness is a major feature of the Suffolk coastline. It provides an excellent example of the physical processes which build up this geographical feature, known as a coastal spit. These are found wherever longshore drift deposits material across a bay or estuary.
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