The Cove House Inn with wave wall and coastal defences, at Chiswell, with Chesil Beach beyond, Portland, Dorset, England, UK.

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Chesil Bank is a splendid example of a linear type storm beach (of flint and chert pebbles), which commences at Bridport Harbour and finishes 29 km away at Chiswell, beneath the cliffs of Portland. It's maximum height, about 14 m above mean sea level, and pebble size, is to be found at the Portland end. It is generally between 150 and 200 m wide.

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Size: 4732px × 3693px
Location: Chiswell, with Chesil Beach beyond, Portland, Dorset, England, UK.
Photo credit: © Leslie Garland / LGPL / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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