An army bomb disposal unit was called to deal with an explosive device at a popular tourist destination.
The explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team was called to reports of a "suspected unexploded WW2 ordnance" by the lighthouse at Beachy Head.
The EOD team attended Beachy Head on November 17, assisted by coastguard crews from Birling Gap and Eastbourne.
The potentially explosive item was then located, inspected, and "made safe."
The ordnance was confirmed to be a "legacy four-inch naval shell."
An army spokesperson said: "We can confirm an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from Shornecliffe Troop, 621 EOD Squadron, responded to Beachy Head, at the request of HM Coastguard and Rescue.
"The item was inspected by an EOD operator and confirmed to be a legacy four-inch naval shell.
"It was made safe and recovered from the scene for later disposal."
Birling Gap Coastguard also posted about the incident on Facebook.
A spokesperson wrote: "Our team was tasked, alongside Eastbourne Coastguard, to locate a suspected unexploded WW2 ordnance at the bottom of Beachy Head.
"After attending with an army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, it was confirmed the item was safe, and the teams stood down."
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The explosive team that attended was from the 11 EOD & Search Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, the British Army's specialist unit responsible for improvised explosive device and conventional munitions disposal.
The Regiment also inspect and licence ammunition storage and enforce explosives safety regulations.
11 EOD & Search Regiment RLC employs around 650 specialist soldiers selected from five individual Corps within the British Army.
Ammunition Technicians form most of the Regiment's personnel, together with Drivers and Supply Specialists, belonging to the Royal Logistic Corps.
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