Downland

Downland, chalkland, chalk downs or just downs are areas of open chalk hills, such as the North Downs. This term is used to describe the characteristic landscape in southern England where chalk is exposed at the surface.^[1] The name "downs" is derived from the Old English word dun, meaning "hill".^[2]

^ Bettey, J. (2002). "1. Downlands". In Thirsk, J. (ed.). Rural England: An Illustrated History of the Landscape. Oxford University Press. pp. 27–49. ISBN 9780198606192.
^ "down". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved 9 October 2020.

[Bettey_2002-1] Bettey, J. (2002). "1. Downlands". In Thirsk, J. (ed.). Rural England: An Illustrated History of the Landscape. Oxford University Press. pp. 27–49. ISBN 9780198606192.

[2] "down". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved 9 October 2020.

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