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The lighthouse on the edge

Belle Tout escaped the cliff edge once – but the sea is coming again.

Perched high above Beachy Head, Belle Tout has survived shipwrecks, wartime shelling, and a daring 17m (56ft) move inland.

Today it stands restored as a dramatic clifftop holiday retreat, its history woven into every room – even as its owner keeps a wary eye on the advancing sea.

Image courtesy of belletout.co.uk

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