The effects of coastal erosion have been captured in a striking series of photos.

Simon Downer, from Loddon in Norfolk, captured pictures of the same spot between Kessingland and Covehithe near Lowestoft over a six-year period.

His images all feature a Second World War pill box which, when they are put together, shows its changing position on the coastline over time.

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Mr Downer said: "My wife Deb and I live in Loddon.

Eastern Daily Press: The images show the changing East Anglian coastlineThe images show the changing East Anglian coastline (Image: Simon Downer)

Eastern Daily Press: The images show the changing East Anglian coastlineThe images show the changing East Anglian coastline (Image: Simon Downer)

"We have travelled to Kessingland and Covehithe nearly every weekend for years to walk our rescue dog Benji.

"It's just so sad and alarming to see the devastation over the years."

Eastern Daily Press: The images show the changing East Anglian coastlineThe images show the changing East Anglian coastline (Image: Simon Downer)

The prevention of coastal erosion on the East Anglian coast has been a well-documented battle.

More homes were destroyed in Hemsby in Norfolk in December and, in Suffolk, plans to relocate more coastal properties were recently submitted.

Eastern Daily Press: The images show the changing East Anglian coastlineThe images show the changing East Anglian coastline (Image: Simon Downer)