White Downs

The White Downs refer to the Delving Fields and Michel Delving, in particular to the range of chalk downs at the western area of the town where many hobbits burrowed their holes.

"Indeed, even in the hilly regions and the older villages, (...) or in the chief township of the Shire, Michel Delving on the White Downs (...)."

"The only real official in the Shire at this date was the Mayor of Michel Delving (or of the Shire), who was elected every seven years at the Free Fair on the White Downs at the Lithe, that is at Midsummer."

"And when they had passed from the Shire, going about the south skirts of the White Downs, they came to the Far Downs (...)."

— In: The Return of the King, by J.R.R. Tolkien

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