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Black Point

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Black Point
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Black Point is a headland composed primarily of Cretaceous-age Chalk, formed from the accumulation of marine microfossils over millions of years. It is notable for its prominent position along the coast and the typical vertical erosion features common to chalk sea cliffs in southern England.

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Photo: Chris Gunns · CC BY-SA 2.0