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shingle beach

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shingle beach [′shiŋ·gəl ‚bēch]
(geology)
A narrow beach composed of shingle and commonly having a steep slope on both its landward and seaward sides. Also known as cobble beach.


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On the beach: Daniel Dyson on the shingle beach at L'Ametlla Splashing fun: Playing ball in L'Ametlla's pool with a view.
Nesting on the shingle beach, the terns - which are the second rarest sea bird in the UK, are vulnerable to predators and disturbance.
My base for an all-too-brief two-night stay was the Victorian splendour of The Grand Hotel, literally only yards from the impressive shingle beach that has made Brighton famous over the years.
 
 
 
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