Beachy Head

American  

[bee-chee] / ˈbi tʃi /

noun

1. a chalk headland on the SE coast of England, on the English Channel near Eastbourne, Sussex. 575 feet (175 meters) high.

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Beachy Head British  

/ ˈbiːtʃɪ /

noun

1. a headland in East Sussex, on the English Channel, consisting of chalk cliffs 171 m (570 ft) high

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Example Sentences

Earlier studies suggested the young woman, known as the Beachy Head Woman, may have had recent ancestry from sub-Saharan Africa or the Mediterranean.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

The exact burial location of the Beachy Head Woman remains unknown, but radiocarbon dating indicates she died between 129 and 311 AD, aligning with the Roman period in Britain.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

During the Roman occupation, the area around Beachy Head was dotted with settlements and infrastructure tied to the empire.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

The coastguard recently urged people to stay away from cliff edges and bases after a large crack opened up near the Belle Tout lighthouse at Beachy Head.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2025

It was shortly after twelve that the delicate shadow of the high land of Beachy Head showed over the yacht's bow.

From A Marriage at Sea by Russell, W. Clark (William Clark)