Noun
downland (plural downlands)
(UK) An area of rolling hills (downs), often grassy pasture over chalk or limestone.
From the Neolithic onwards the chalk downland of Wessex was traversed by the Harrow Way, which can still be traced from Marazion in Cornwall to the coast of the English Channel near Dover, and was probably connected with the ancient tin trade. Source: Internet
Formation Ninety million years ago what is now the chalk downland of Northern Europe was ooze accumulating at the bottom of a great sea. Source: Internet
Royal Winchester Golf Club is on downland adjacent to the Clarendon Way with fine views over distant country. Source: Internet
West Wight is predominantly rural, with dramatic coastlines dominated by the chalk downland ridge, running across the whole island and ending in the Needles stacks—perhaps the most photographed place on the Isle of Wight. Source: Internet
Local historian Dave Key said the plan - which has not been agreed - would hit 'beautiful unspoiled downland' Source: Internet
Mr Key, having studied the two images, both painted in 1804, said that although it was hard to be completely sure, he was confident the north facing image showed the downland at risk. Source: Internet