The cliffs have become an accumulation of geological and archaeological finds that have helped historians and researchers gather so much information about the particularities of the area, and about the populations that came before us that inhabited said area. They have found collections of defensive structures, settlements, ancient navigation aids, sets of burial sites and so much more. Impressively, burial sites from the Neolithic Age and the Bronze Age have been found in the area. An important defensive zone, there are remnants of various historic wars to be found in the area, from Napoleonic barracks to World War II anti-tank obstacles. For this reason, the cliffs are so much more than just a beautiful landscape, they are an important and historically relevant source of information and knowledge that help contribute so much to the Sussex Heritage Coast.
