View from Watlington Hill

Looking eastwards towards Shirburn Hill

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Watlington Hill, English Autumn

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The White Mark on Watlington Hill

The White Mark was carved into the chalk of Watlington Hill in 1764 to give the illusion of a spire on the parish church when viewed from the house of the local squire. Unfortunately, the view from the house towards the hill is now largely obscured by trees, so the view here is from the hill towards the town centre.

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English Countryside, Watlington Hill, Watlington, Oxfordshire

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Rosebay Willow-herb growing wild at Watlington Hill

Rosebay Willow-herb (also known as Fireweed in North America) is found in abundance at Watlington Hill, where the chalky soil is ideal for its growth. As well as being a colourful wild flower, it also has medicinal and culinary uses.

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Watlington Hill, Watlington, English Countryside, Flora

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Red Kite at Watlington Hill

Red Kites are now a common sight over the Chiltern Hills, particularly where upward air currents allow them to soar and circle as in this picture taken at the escarpment of the Chiltern Hills at Watlington.

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Wildlife in England, Watlington Hill

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Watlington Hill, Watlington

The gate leading to Watlington Hill, near the National Trust Car Park on Hill Road.

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Watlington Hill, Watlington, English Countryside

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Watlington, viewed from Watlington Hill

The view from the Chiltern escarpment looking north towards the town of Watlington below. The spires of Oxford can be seen about 15 miles away on the centre horizon of the original shot, but will not be easily seen at the resolution of this uploaded image.

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English Countryside, Watlington Hill, Watlington

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View looking west from Watlington Hill, Watlington

Watlington Hill lies to the south of the town and offers superb views over the Oxfordshire countryside.

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English Countryside, Watlington Hill, Watlington, Oxfordshire

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