A historic 18th-century farmhouse in Trimingham, Norfolk, England, is precariously hanging over the edge of an eroded coastal cliff. The farmhouse, known as Cliff Farm, was purchased at auction five years ago for approximately $165,000. However, significant erosion has left the structure in danger of collapsing onto the beach below. The homeowner has been evacuated, and the North Norfolk District Council has announced plans to demolish the property before it collapses.
The erosion has been accelerated by heavy rainfall over the winter, which saturated the steep cliffs and caused several landslides. Coastal erosion has also impacted other areas along the coast, including the seaside resort town of Hemsby, where several homes have been destroyed. One former soldier in the area, Lance Martin, made headlines after he twice physically moved his bungalow farther away from the shore.
The 66-year-old announced plans to airlift the home via helicopter to a safer location. The erosion at Cliff Farm serves as a stark reminder of the impact of climate change on coastal communities. As sea levels rise and storms become more frequent and intense, coastal erosion is expected to worsen, threatening homes, businesses, and infrastructure along coastlines worldwide.
