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	Blackdown Hills: Archaeology & documentary history
		The Blackdown Hills are a mid-range group of hills lying on the border of Devon and Somerset.
		The nature of the Blackdown Hills is characteristically steep, wooded scarp faces to the north whilst to the south the land dips away gently as a Greensand plateau capped by a layer of clay with flints (chert).
		As with the majority of the Blackdown Hills all the farms included within the area of survey lie within a mainly pastoral landscape and maintain dairy/beef herds and/or sheep.
	www.projects.ex.ac.uk /devonclp/blackdown_hills.htm (863 words)

	Somerset County Council Arts - art_environment
		The special character of the Blackdown Hills landscape, it’s mosaic of wildlife habitats, richness of the built environment and distinctive history and culture of the Hills are important both for their own sake and as a means of maintaining the special identity of the area.
		The Blackdown Hills are not a significant tourist destination, yet there is the potential for low impact, appropriate tourism development that will have a significant impact on the local economy.
		The Blackdown Hills Rural Partnership is funded by Devon and Somerset County Councils, East Devon, South Somerset, Mid Devon District Councils, Taunton Deane Borough Council, The Countryside Agency and The European Union.
	www.somersetarts.com /simple.cfm?y=y&page_id=2386 (811 words)

	Blackdown Hills, Somerset, Devon, horse riding informaion - www.equinetourism.co.uk
		The Blackdown Hills support a wide range of semi-natural wildlife habitats, the distribution of which is closely linked to the area's geology and topography.
		The landscape of the Blackdown Hills has been shaped and modified by man; from early human hunters to modern farmers and householders, the landscape continues to evolve and change.
		Often thought of as remote, the Blackdown Hills are actually very accessible being close to a number of major roads, rail links and regional airports.
	www.equinetourism.co.uk /editorial/blackdownhills.htm (2851 words)

	BBC - Devon Great Outdoors - Hedgerow sculptures at the Blackdown Hills
		It was designated as an AONB in 1991 and then, seven years ago, the Blackdown Hills Rural Partnership comprising local councils and the Countryside Agency was set up to promote sustainable development.
		They show a big cat (dubbed the Beast of Blackdown), a flock of sheep, and a bull - all new this year - plus the leaping deer, which was put in place a couple of years ago.
		Corrine Matthews of the Blackdown Hills Rural Partnership, said: "We wanted to the project to involve the local community, and we wanted the sculptures to be natural.
	www.bbc.co.uk /devon/outdoors/nature/2004/blackdown_hedgerow_sculpture.shtml (473 words)

	Blackdown Hills, archaeology, its history volunteer to find out more with the Community Landscapes Project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		A good many of our visits was to a farm in the parish of Dunkeswell within the Blackdown Hills.
		Interestingly this platform cuts into (and is therefore later in date than) a small rise in ground level, which is very possibly the original limits of the hilltop ploughing.
		So someone was ploughing the top of the hill before the platform was built and it maybe (and at this point it is only a maybe) this period of ploughing, has appeared in Charlotte’s pollen analysis as a period of cereal crop production.
	www.ex.ac.uk /~BBagilho/noindex/devonclp/blackdown_hills.htm (812 words)

	AONB - Blackdown Hills page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Blackdown Hills are a little-known group of hills lying on the border of Devon and Somerset.
		The Blackdown Hills are best known for the dramatic, steep, wooded scarp face they present to the north.
		On top of the plateau there are wide open windswept spaces; in the valleys nestle villages and hamlets surrounded by ancient and intricate patterns of small enclosed fields and a maze of winding high-hedged lanes.
	www.countryside.gov.uk /LAR/Landscape/DL/aonbs/aonb_blackdown.asp (293 words)

	Blackdown Hills (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Blackdown Hills, Wellington, Bampton and the Exe Valley
		Pass relics of an age when this was the main road out of the county (such as old derelic filling stations and transport cafes).
		A short and rather boring uphill stretch is then followed by a superb gentle decline to Bampton where a good constant speed can be maintained for several miles.
	www.people.ex.ac.uk /ARAmes/blackdow.htm (233 words)

	The British Horse Society commissions research in the Blackdown Hills - Equi.Net Horse Magazine February 2004
		The Project is funded by the Blackdown Hills Leader+ Rural Development Programme and research is being undertaken by Masters Students from the University of Plymouth, based at the Seale Hayne Campus in Newton Abbott.
		The BHS and the Blackdown Hills Rural Partnership is committed to improve and enhance sustainable tourism and recreational activity within the AONB, and horse related enterprises have been identified as a potential area for growth.
		The overall outcomes of the research may be used to develop the Blackdown Hills AONB as a 'Centre of Excellence' for equestrian activity, possibly promoting the idea of Black Beauty Country.
	www.equiworld.net /0204/bhs08.htm (345 words)

	Blackdown, Sussex - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Blackdown is the highest hill in the county of West Sussex, at 280 meters (918 feet), and is second only to Leith Hill (295 meters, 968 feet) in southeast England.
		Blackdown should not be confused with the Blackdown Hills of Somerset, or Blackdown village in Warwickshire.
		Blackdown is managed by the National Trust, with guidance and financial assistance from the Blackdown Committee of the National Trust.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blackdown,_Sussex (818 words)

	Protect the Blackdown Hills from road ‘improvements’ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Highways Agency was instructed to look at improving the A358 from Ilminster to the M5 near Taunton as an alternative to upgrading to a four-lane dual carriageway the A303/A30 through the Blackdown Hills from Ilminster to Honiton.
		The Blackdown Hills were described in a 1989 report for the Countryside Commission as one of the “… few parts of England where such an extensive area of countryside is so untouched by the pressures of modern development”.
		The decision not to rule out building a dual carriageway through the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ignores advice from the Government's four environmental advisory bodies (English Nature, the Countryside Agency, English Heritage and the Environment Agency).
	www.transport2000.org.uk /takeaction/DuallingA303.htm (585 words)

	Documentary Photography by Pauline Rook ARPS LMPA
		Pauline was appointed by The Countryside Agency to take photographs for the Blackdown Hills Rural Partnership.
		The aims of the residency were several, the main one being to provide the Partnership with an image bank to be used in promotional material of many kinds, to record the changing times, the passing of the old and the coming of the new.
		'The Blackdown Hills are known for the steep, wooded scarp face they present to the north.
	www.rookphoto.co.uk /blackdown_hills.htm (283 words)

	Blackdown Hills Foods Home Page
		Designated "An Area Of Outstanding Beauty", the Blackdown Hills extend across the borders of Devon and Somerset.
		This hidden gem of the West Country is bordered by Wellington in the north and Honiton in the south, Cullompton in the west and Chard in the east.
		The Blackdown Hills are well known for sustaining an exceptionally varied range of flora, fauna and foods.
	www.blackdownhillsfoods.co.uk (106 words)

	Blackdown Hills Rural Partnership, Improving opportunities for horse riders, Oct 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) should be a haven for horse riders but the reality is that the rights of way network is not all that it could be.
		Whilst there are pockets of good off tarmac riding opportunities in the Hills, most horse riders will tell you that they are still having to take to roads that are becoming busier and busier even those tiny country lanes that meander for miles.
		The British Horse Society recently commissioned research in the AONB to assess the level of equestrian venture in the Blackdown Hills and asked what could be done to add value to local horsy businesses whilst making the area more attractive for equestrian activity.
	www.equinetourism.co.uk /editorial/blackdownhillspressreleaseoct04.htm (502 words)

	:: Welcome to the Great Garlandhayes Farm - Blackdown Flock - Pedigree Poll Dorset Sheep ::
		The Blackdown Flock was formed in 2002 by carefully selecting in-lamb ewes from three leading flockmasters: Jim Dufosee (Blackhill), Richard and Robert Hole (Sherborne) and the Sandercocks (Trevilley).
		The 2006 crop of lambs come from Sherborne Federal F34, Blackdown Felix F26 (a son of Chaka) and Blackdown Hugo (a son of Destroyer).
		The flock is managed on permanent grassland in the Blackdown Hills in Devon (hence the flock’s name) in an Environmentally Sensitive Area.
	www.greatgarlandhayes.com (253 words)

	blackdownhills
		The classical English countryside of East Devon and the adjoining Blackdown Hills are protected as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
		This ancient landscape is dotted with prehistoric hill forts, Bronze Age burial mounds, and Norman churches amid a mosaic of small lush meadows.
		The Blackdown Hills, which border East Devon, offer the walker extensive quiet bridle paths and byways amid its 336 kilometre expanse.
	www.townsinbritain.co.uk /devon/blackdownhills.html (127 words)

	BBC - Devon - Features - Blackdown Beast is stolen
		A huge hedgerow sculpture of the Beast of the Blackdown Hills has gone missing, sparking an appeal for its return.
		The hedgerow sculpture of the Beast of the Blackdown Hills disappeared in early August, and now appeals are being made for it to be returned.
		The beast - which has taken pride of place on the Hills since last year - is based on a creature seen by local people who say it's responsible for attacks on livestock.
	www.bbc.co.uk /devon/content/articles/2005/08/09/blackdown_beast_feature.shtml (308 words)

	Blackdown Hills - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Blackdown Hills are a range of hills along the Somerset-Devon border in south-western England.
		The hills are heavily cut with sharp valleys and reach 315 metres (1035 feet) above sea level at Staple Hill, their highest point.
		The Wellington Monument is located on Wellington Hill at GB Grid Reference ST 137 171.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blackdown_Hills (237 words)

	Thatched self catering farmhouse accommodation - Devon - nr Dorset & Somerset
		Blackdown Hills - East Devon - Dorset and Somerset borders nearby
		Rolleshayes is a listed stone and thatch farmhouse offering wonderful English country holidays in the Blackdown Hills of East Devon.
		Blackdown Hills east Devon but near Dorset and somerset borders
	www.devon-thatched-holidays.co.uk (259 words)

	neweyes - creative explorations in the blackdown hills (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		This major two year arts project in the Blackdown Hills explores the use of digital technology in artistic practice.
		The project is aimed at all creative people living or working in the area who want to learn new skills or increase their knowledge of new media.
		• Give artists and craftspeople within the Blackdown Hills the opportunity to make creative explorations of their environment and have access to developing their professional skills in the process.
	www.neweyes.org.uk /home.html (267 words)

	Friends of the Earth: Press Releases: : PLANS FOR BLACKDOWN HILLS ROAD SHOULD BE SCRAPPED, STUDY SHOWS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Friends of the Earth is calling for the scrapping of controversial plans to build a dual carriageway through the Blackdown Hills in Somerset, one of the most remote and tranquil areas of southern England, after a study by the Highways Agency [1] concluded that the environmental impact would be extremely damaging.
		The Secretary of State for Transport, Alistair Darling, approved the principle of a "second strategic road" to the West Country in December 2002, but delayed a decision on the exact line to be taken by the road.
		The Highways Agency was instructed to compare two options, either the existing A303 through the Blackdown Hills, or using the A358 to join the M5 at Taunton.
	www.foe.co.uk /resource/press_releases/plans_for_blackdown_hills_05022004.html (576 words)

	Blackdown Hills - VisitBritain
		The Blackdown Hills are a nationally important landscape and were designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in recognition of the special qualities of its natural and built environment.
		The Hills have a variety of tourist accommodation providers ranging from bed and breakfast establishments, beautiful country houses, converted barns, farmhouses and cottages.
		The Blackdown Hills are perfect destination for short break holidays, where visitors can join in with organized activities such as guided walks, hedgerow skills workshops, fishing, arts and crafts, writing courses...
	www.visitbritain.com /VB3-en/destinationguides/england/South_West/Destinations/blackdown_Hills.aspx (204 words)

	Blackdown Hills Vineyard & Winery - Monkton, Honiton, Devon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		White Monk - is developed from a blend of Reichensteiner and muller Thurgall grapes grown on the Southdown vineyard of The Plumpton Estates.
		VINE TO WINE £7.50 per person - a guided tour of the vineyard and winery, wine tasting and an informative talk on the process from vine to wine is given and lasts approximately 2 hours.
		There is plenty of car parking and beverages such as tea, coffee and chocolate are available made from our spring water.
	www.blackdownhills-vineyard.co.uk (299 words)

	Blackdown Hills AONB (2) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Quoted with the permission of the Blackdown Hills AONB
		The Blackdown Hills' settlement have a deeply rooted relationship with the landscape.
		They are constructed of materials found locally and their shape is influenced by the local landform.
	www.england-in-particular.info /buildings/b-aonb2.html (307 words)

	Blackdown Hills Local Products Strategy - Somerset Food Links
		The Blackdown Hills Local Products Strategy is a six-year project that will run until 2008.
		The Blackdown Hills are characterised by a sense of relative remoteness and tranquillity and embrace a diverse range of landscapes.
		From the dramatic steep north-facing scarp, the AONB dips gently southwards as a flat-topped plateau, deeply dissected by valleys.
	www.foodlinks.org.uk /project.php?&id=10003 (767 words)

	The Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Blackdown Hills) Designation (Amendment) Order 1996
		The text of this Internet version of the Statutory Instrument which is published by the Queen's Printer of Acts of Parliament has been prepared to reflect the text as it was Made.
		Where you see a "continue" button at the bottom of the page of text, this indicates that there is another chunk of text available.
		This Order may be cited as the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (Blackdown Hills) Designation (Amendment) Order 1996 and shall come into force on 1st September 1996.
	www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si1996/Uksi_19962106_en_1.htm (1109 words)

	Defra UK; ERDP - Schemes - ESAs - Blackdown Hills ESA
		The ESA is situated between Taunton and Wellington to the north, Honiton and Axminster to the south, Chard to the east and Broadhembury and Culmstock to the west.
		The management options for the different landscape types that can be entered into ESA agreements for the Blackdown Hills are given in the ERDP documents section of this site, under Annex X of the England Rural Development Programme.
		Option three aims to increase the area of heathland by the reversion of agriculturally improved land to heath.
	www.defra.gov.uk /erdp/schemes/esas/stage4/blackdown.htm (491 words)

	Hemyock Castle, Culm Valley, Blackdown Hills, Devon - Home Page
		Hemyock Castle is set in the Culm Valley amongst the now tranquil Blackdown Hills in Devon England, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just a few miles from the M5 Motorway and Taunton.
		Devon's mild climate and traditional farming practices have led to a profusion of wild flowers and trees in the country lanes, fields, and woodlands of the Black Down Hills.
		The wide variety of cultural, entertainment and sports facilities in the Blackdowns or within easy travelling distance include popular surfing beaches.
	www.hemyockcastle.co.uk (717 words)

	Forestry Commission - Blackdown Hills (England - Devon)
		The Blackdown Hills are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
		Our woods form part of these hills and with areas of both ancient woodland and commercially managed forest they provide a rich and varied habitat for all sorts of wildlife, as well as being a place to enjoy for visitors: this year the bluebell carpets were some of the most impressive in the county.
		The Blackdown Hills Rural Partnership works with local and national organisations such as the Forestry Commission to develop environmental and economic initiatives in the area.
	www.forestry.gov.uk /website/recreation.nsf/SearchAgentView/EnglandDevonBlackdownHills (170 words)

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