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Name of man responsible for seaside structures (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

piers

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'structures' is the definition.
(pier is a kind of structure)

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(Other definitions for piers that I've seen before include "Supports for bridge spans" , "Landing stages" , "Old ploughman" , "Jetties" .)

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