North Downs, Chalk and Limestone Mixed
Author(s): Jeremy Lake
The North Downs forms a chain of chalk hills extending from the narrow ridge of the Hog’s Back in west Surrey into south London and across Kent, widening eastwards and terminating at the White Cliffs of Dover. Around 60% of the Character Area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty(AONB), divided between the Surrey Hills to the west and the Kent Downs to the east. The strong chalk topography gives unity to the North Downs landscape. Despite bordering and including several large towns, much of the area remains isolated and undeveloped as a result of the steep topography. Around 13% of the Character Area is classified as urban, with 56% in agricultural use. A relatively high proportion (15%) of the area is wooded.
- Report Number:
- 123/2020
- Series:
- Research Report
- Pages:
- 12
- Keywords:
- Landscape Farmstead Historic
