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Where is Sizewell Bank?
It is a sandbank off Sizewell in Suffolk, lying seaward of the Sizewell B nuclear station. The name refers to a marine feature, not the reactor itself.
What is Sizewell B?
Sizewell B is a pressurised water reactor and the UK's newest operational nuclear unit in the description. It was commissioned in 1995.
Is Sizewell Bank part of Sizewell B?
No, Sizewell Bank is the offshore sandbank, while Sizewell B is the nearby nuclear reactor. Sizewell B began operation in 1995, providing a recognizable reference point for the coastal location.
Why do maps mention Sizewell Bank?
It is a named sandbank off the Suffolk coast, so it identifies part of the seabed and coastal waters near Sizewell. Its position seaward of Sizewell B is the key link between the bank and the nuclear site.
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