What is recorded here
Shakespeare Cliff is a prominent chalk sea cliff near Dover, Kent, formed during the Cretaceous period around 70 to 100 million years ago. It is notable for its association with the White Cliffs of Dover and for being referenced in historical and literary contexts, including a 17th-century engraving that may have influenced its name.
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Photo: Anthony Parkes · CC BY-SA 2.0