Winchelsea Levels, part of Romney Marsh, East Sussex. The dyke and ditch are the remains of the Royal Military Canal, built between 1804 and 1809

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Winchelsea Levels, part of Romney Marsh, East Sussex. The dyke and ditch are the remains of the Royal Military Canal, built between 1804 and 1809 as a defence against Bonaparte's planned invasion of England. The settlement of Winchelsea Beach can be seen near the top of the image, with the English Channel behind.

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Size: 4750px × 3563px
Location: Winchelsea, Sussex, England
Photo credit: © Louise Heusinkveld / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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