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Fir Down

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Fir Down
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Fir Down has an elevation of approximately 160 metres and is part of the gently undulating chalk downland typical of the Winchester area. Its name may derive from a historical fir tree landmark or ancient woodland, though specific folklore is not well documented. It matters as a local topographic feature contributing to the character of the South Downs landscape.

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Photo: Peter Facey · CC BY-SA 2.0