Beachy Head
Beachy Head is a chalk headland in East Sussex, England. It is situated close to Eastbourne, immediately east of the Seven Sisters.
Beachy Head | |
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Beachy Head Lighthouse under the cliff | |
The cliff within East Sussex | |
| Coordinates: 50°44′15″N 00°14′51″E | |
| Location | Eastbourne, East Sussex, England |
| Age | Late Cretaceous, Cenozoic |
| Highest elevation | 162 m (531 ft) |
Beachy Head is located within the administrative area of Eastbourne Borough Council which owns the land, forming part of the Eastbourne Downland Estate. The cliff is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, rising to 162 m (531 ft) above sea level. The peak allows views of the south east coast towards Dungeness in the east, and to the Isle of Wight in the west.
LB&SCR H2 class 4-4-2 steam locomotive number 424 (later B424, 2424, and 32424) was named Beachy Head after this landmark.
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