Phylum: Rhodophyta Family: Delesseriaceae
Delesseria sanguinea (Hudson) J.V. Lamouroux, 1813
Sea Beech
As the common name suggests, the fronds look like beach leaves, but can be quite ragged when found washed up with the tide. A common species, found subtidally, where it's a characteristic member of the understorey flora in kelp forests
References:
Fish & Fish (2011) - A Student's Guide to the Seashore;
Bunker, et al - Seaweeds of Britain and Ireland;
Hiscock (1986) - A Field Key to the British Red Seaweeds