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	Beachy Head - LoveToKnow 1911 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		BEACHY HEAD, a promontory on the coast of Sussex, England, S.W. of Eastbourne, about 3 m.
		This naval battle, known to the French as Bevisier (a corruption of Pevensey), was fought on the 30th of June 1690.
		A full account of the battle of' Beachy Head, written with ample quotation of documents, and for the purpose of vindicating Herbert, will be found in Admiral Colomb's Naval Warfare (London, 1 899).
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Beachy_Head (706 words)

	Topical Issues - Beachy Head Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The recent cliff fall at Beachy Head on Britain’s south coast, along with the well publicised erosion of the Holderness cliffs on the east coast, is part of this long-term process.
		Beachy Head, and the Seven Sisters cliffs to the west, are composed of chalk that dips gently to the southwest (see the location map).
		Beachy Head and the rolling truncated downland hills of the Seven Sisters are world-famous and rival the White Cliffs of Dover (immortalised by Vera Lynn) as southern Britain’s most notable natural landmark.
	www.bgs.ac.uk /esissues/beachy.html (1731 words)

	Beachy Head - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Beachy Head (grid reference TV587955) is a chalk headland on the south coast of England, close to the town of Eastbourne in the county of East Sussex.
		The lighthouse was superseded by the newer Beachy Head Lighthouse, 43m in height, built in the sea below in 1902.
		The Battle of Beachy Head, 1690, was a naval engagement during the War of the Grand Alliance.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beachy_Head (465 words)

	Beachy Head - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Beachy Head high chalk cliffs (575 ft/175 m), on the south coast of East Sussex, S England.
		The battle of Beachy Head, in the War of the Grand Alliance, was fought (1690) between an Anglo-Dutch fleet under the earl of Torrington and the French fleet under the comte de Tourville.
		Beachy Head husband had a 'motive to kill his wife'; New police probe as coroner brands widower 'a dishonest control freak'.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-beachyhe.html (324 words)

	Beachy Head (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Beachy Head is a dramatic and beautiful chalk headland on the south coast of England.
		It is clear that deaths at Beachy Head attract local and national publicity, and it has been shown that such publicity results in suicidal mimicry (Gunnell 1994 pp.1446-7).
		Beachy Head is a dramatic natural landmark that draws tourists and those intent on committing suicide alike.
	www.forensicmed.co.uk /beachy_head.htm (962 words)

	Beachy Head
		Beachy Head is a chalk headland[?] on the south coast of England, close to the town of Eastbourne in the county of East Sussex.
		It was superseded by the newer Beachy Head Lighthouse built in the sea below.
		Beachy Head is notorious as a popular location for people to commit suicide.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/be/Beachy_Head.html (117 words)

	Information about Beachy Head (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Beachy Head is one of the great headlands of England and, at 162 metres, the highest chalk sea cliff in the country.
		Beachy Head is famously guarded by a lighthouse.
		Originally built in the 1830s on the cliff-top, which seems a good place for a lighthouse, it was so often shrouded in mist that it was replaced in 1902 by a 43 metre tower standing 165 metres to seaward of the base of the cliff.
	www.visitsoutheastengland.com /experiences/bythesea/beachyhead (397 words)

	Subterranea Britannica: Research Study Group: Sites: Beachy Head
		Beachy Head, the most southerly point on the chalk cliffs to the west of the town of Eastbourne, East Sussex, has a long history as a location for observation and warning.
		Beachy Head was put on engineering standby on the 1st November 1957, finally closing in 1960.
		In 1996 the guardhouse was demolished during extensive remodeling of the buildings at Beachy Head, the coastguard moved across the road into a purpose built station next to the Hotel.
	www.subbrit.org.uk /rsg/sites/b/beachy_head (1405 words)

	THUNDERBIRDS-Classic Jets, Cape Town, South Africa
		Beachy Head is owner of Classic Jets - based at Cape Town International Airport - which takes part in airshows and displays around the country.
		Beachy Head is convinced the jets will attract large numbers of people from around the world.
		Beachy Head also believes a company that can generate so much enthusiasm and excitement because of the nature of its business needs involvement in the RDP for its own credibility.
	www.incredible-adventures.com /beachy.html (1427 words)

	Beachy Head
		Before the mid-20th century many people explored the pleasures of rock climbing in the UK and the chalk cliffs at Beachy Head were considered a very challenging climb.
		There is a photo in "Beachy Head", by John Surtees, showing Aleister Crowley and a companion on top of two of these pinnacles in 1894.
		The Coastguards, the police and a team of volunteers have been involved in countless rescues at Beachy Head and have developed considerable expertise alongside their bravery in risking the dangers of the cliffs especially when distressed and unpredictable people are involved.
	www.riverocean.org.uk /ocean/webwalks/BeachyHead.html (2633 words)

	Entertainments & Events
		Beachy Head is the most famous part of the Eastbourne Downland.
		Beachy Head rises 162 metres (530 feet) above the sea below and is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain.
		Beachy Head Pub is open all day, 7 days a week and serves good quality food.
	www.eastbourne.org /tourism/beachyhead (292 words)

	BBC Inside Out - Suicide spot
		Beachy Head is a well known location for suicide attempts.
		For most of visitors every year, Beachy Head is a place to escape, relax and take in the dramatic scenery.
		Peter Bridgewater is the Director of the Eastbourne Samaritans, the nearest Samaritan office to Beachy Head.
	www.bbc.co.uk /insideout/southeast/series3/beachy_head_suicide_eastbourne.shtml (781 words)

	Beachy Head
		Having obtained my photographs at Newhaven, and with an obviously good sunset approaching, I set off towards Beachy Head which is located only about 6-8 miles east along the coast, through the coastal town of Seaford.
		Beachy Head is a remarkable place for, not only are the cliffs amongst the highest to be found anywhere in the British Isles, but the drop is in most cases quite vertical.
		The approach to the cliff edge is across luscious green grass that slopes upwards ahead of you as you walk from the car park towards the sea; thus you cannot see the sea and at no time do you have any idea of the impending precipice you are about to meet.
	www.btinternet.com /~k.trethewey/beachy_head1.htm (741 words)

	UK FOSSILS, 161 Fossil Collecting Locations! geological guides and thousands of photos
		To access Beachy Head, it is best to access the beach from the steps at Beachy Head, you can park at the countryside park at Beachy Head near the lighthouse.
		There is a large amount of chalk at Beachy Head, the only problem is there are no cliff falls to bring down the higher zones.
		Three main dangers are apparent at Beachy Head, the first is the tidal conditions which need to be taken note of, and good time allowed to return.
	www.ukfossils.co.uk /Fossils-and-Geology/Beachy-Head/Introduction-to-Beachy-Head.htm (366 words)

	BEACHY HEAD CLIFFS SOUTH COAST OF ENGLAND
		It was built in the 1830's as a working lighthouse but was replaced in 1904 by the Beachy Head lighthouse as it was being obscured by fog.
		The Countryside Commission also designated the white chalk cliffs between Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters and Seaford Head as the first ever stretch of Heritage Coastline - a stretch of coastline which is of particular natural beauty or importance and is managed to preserve this largely undeveloped beauty.
		The white cliffs of Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters have been eroding for at least 10,000 years, ever since the end of the last Ice Age.
	www.solarnavigator.net /geography/beachy_head.htm (3423 words)

	Walk #297: Norman's Bay to Beachy Head via Eastbourne
		I should have been able to have some fairly expansive views from the top of Beachy Head, but these were not available due to the mist, cloud and rain that proved to be ever present.
		The cliffs at Beachy Head are 354 feet high, and the lighthouse at the base is only 142 feet high and has a power of 274,000 candlepower.
		Turn right and follow a combined cycle path and footpath that heads southwestwards, passing the leisure centre, a lifeboat station and an old redoubt fort (which is now a museum) before reaching the pier in the centre of Eastbourne.
	www.britishwalks.org /walks/2002/297.php (1528 words)

	eBay - beachy head ..., Autographs, Postcards Paper items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Goss Beachy Head lighthouse Skegness crest RegNo 622476
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	Trinity House \| Interactive \| Gallery \| Beachy Head Lighthouse
		It is said that as early as 1670 a light shone to guide passing vessels from the top of the cliffs at Beachy Head, the 90 metres high seaward termination of the Sussex Downs.
		Beachy Head lighthouse was automated and demanned in June 1983.
		It is monitored 24 hours a day from the Trinity House Operations Control Centre at Harwich in Essex.
	www.trinityhouse.co.uk /interactive/gallery/beachy_head.html (180 words)

	Beachy Head Lighthouse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		It is said that as early as 1670 a light shone to guide passing vessels from the top of the cliffs at Beachy Head, the 90 Meters high seaward termination of the Sussex Downs.
		Beachy Head Lighthouse is 43 metres high with a 1st order 920 MM optic which rotates in a bed of mercury.
		It is monitored 24 hours a day from the Trinity House Operations Control Center at Harwich in Essex.
	www.lanternroom.com /lighthouses/england/eng24.htm (255 words)

	Beachy Head, United Kingdom
		Beachy Head (575ft/175m, 3mi/5km southwest of Eastbourne), a favorite viewpoint, is picturesquely positioned and can be reached along an attractive footpath.
		This striking snow-white cliff at the end of the South Downs amply justifies its fame, its name not derived from the word "beach", but from the language of the French Normans who called it "beau chef" ("beautiful head").
		The 144ft/44m-tall red and white striped lighthouse at the foot of the chalk cliff is a pleasing contrast.
	www.planetware.com /south-coast/beachy-head-gb-es-bh.htm (128 words)

	BirdForum - Beachy Head
		I went to Beachy Head for the first time last weekend, it wasn't ideal weather, with a West breeze as oppose to an ideal East.
		I was on the North Kent coast this am - it certainly was windy and I bet Beachy Head was worse.
		Beachy Head is a great spot for birds and wonderful views.
	www.birdforum.net /showthread.php?t=24318 (243 words)

	Walk #298: Beachy Head to Peacehaven
		The country park itself is very nice, and apparently the valley of the river is the last unspoilt and undeveloped river estuary on the south coast.
		Near the bottom of the climb I passed a group of Ramblers who were making their way slowly up the hill, and I flew past them, exchanging a few pleasantries with some of them as I passed them.
		When it meets a track on the valley floor turn right and follow this track as it heads northwards to the Seven Sisters visitor centre at Exceat, which is beside the A259 road.
	www.britishwalks.org /walks/2002/298.php (2058 words)

	Beachy Head Marathon - Home Page
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		Entry forms will be sent to all this year's participants in April 2007.
		If you know anyone else who would like to enter tell them to send a 6"x8" SAE to Beachy Head Marathon, PO Box 2608, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20 8DZ.
	www.robin-web.co.uk /beachyhead/index.htm (125 words)

	Beachy Head — Infoplease.com
		War of the Grand Alliance - Grand Alliance, War of the, 1688–97, war between France and a coalition of European powers,...
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	www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0806586.html (280 words)

	BEACHY HEAD - Online Information article about BEACHY HEAD
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		Search over 40,000 articles from the original, classic Encyclopedia Britannica, 11th Edition.
		account of the battle of Beachy Head, written with ample See also:
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /BAR_BEC/BEACHY_HEAD.html (1001 words)

	BEACHY HEAD LIGHTHOUSE, EASTBOURNE SUSSEX DOWNS, ENGLAND, LIGHT HOUSE HISTORY, PICTURES AND LINKS, NELSON KRUSCHANDL - ...
		It is thought that as early as 1670 a light shone to guide passing vessels from the top of the cliffs at Beachy Head, some 90 Meters above sea level.
		Beachy Head lighthouse was automated and de-manned in June, 1983.
		Their plans to move their home back from the edge of the cliffs were accelerated!
	www.solarnavigator.net /history/beachy_head_lighthouse.htm (900 words)

	Beachy Head by robsmith - DPChallenge
		Beachy Head in East Sussex, the highest chalk cliffs in Britain at approx 500 feet.
		This shot was hand-held after the wind blew my tripod over, as I was about 4 feet from the cliff edge at the time I was probably still shaking.
		All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
	www.dpchallenge.com /image.php?IMAGE_ID=55032 (326 words)

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