Birling Gap, East Sussex, UK. 5 April 2014. Erosion continues along the chalk cliffs, with regular rockfalls. Unaware of the risks many get close to the edge. Coastguard cottage no3 is almost gone. Commiseration to the Oaten family who had expected another 5 to 7 years holiday use but 7 years erosion in as many months has required the property to be demolished as it was being undercut. No 4 now has a newly rendered outer end wall. If erosion continues at this years rate it may also meet the same fate next Burr/Alamy Live News
Birling Gap, East Sussex, UK. 5 April 2014. Erosion continues along the chalk cliffs, with regular rockfalls. Unaware of the risks many get close to the edge. Coastguard cottage no3 is almost gone. Commiseration to the Oaten family who had expected another 5 to 7 years holiday use but 7 years erosion in as many months has required the property to be demolished as it was being undercut. No 4 now has a newly rendered outer end wall. If erosion continues at this years rate it may also meet the same fate next Burr/Alamy Live News
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Location: Birling Gap, East Sussex, UK
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Keywords: chalk, cliffs, coast, cottages, downs, edge, people, uk
