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View of Beachy Head and the Beachy Head Lighthouse

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View of Beachy Head and the Beachy Head Lighthouse

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  • Location: East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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    March 31, 2018

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    This lighthouse was built in 1902. The original lighthouse, that being Belle Tout, was moved in one piece in 1999 following cliff erosion. A new lighthouse was then built. In 2013, Beachy Head Lighthouse was restored and painted in its original red and white stripes.

    April 1, 2022

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    At 162 meters above sea level, Beachy Head is the highest chalk field in all of England.
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    August 6, 2018

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    The path along the cliffs is simply stunning.
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    Location: East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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