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Beachy Head Lighthouse is a 1902 Trinity House tower below East Sussex cliffs, the last wave-washed masonry lighthouse it built.
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Why is Beachy Head Lighthouse below the cliffs instead of on top?
Beachy Head Lighthouse stands at the base of the East Sussex cliffs so its light could be seen beneath low cloud and fog that might obscure a cliff-top light. The tower was completed by Trinity House in 1902.
What does wave-washed mean for Beachy Head Lighthouse?
Wave-washed means the lighthouse is built where the sea can reach and break around it. Beachy Head was the last wave-washed masonry lighthouse built by Trinity House.
Is Beachy Head Lighthouse the same as Belle Tout Lighthouse?
No, Belle Tout is the older cliff-top lighthouse near Beachy Head, while Beachy Head Lighthouse is the striped tower below the cliffs. The 1902 Beachy Head tower replaced the cliff-top light's role for navigation.
Where can you view Beachy Head Lighthouse from?
Most visitors view it from the cliff walks near Beachy Head in East Sussex. The lighthouse sits below the chalk cliffs, so tide and safety conditions matter if trying to approach the shore.
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