In physical geography, a dell is a small woodedvalley, either U- or V-shaped. This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Limber Pine woodland, Toiyabe Range, central Nevada Biologically, a woodland is differentiated from a forest. ... Fljótsdalur in East-Iceland A valley is a landform, which can range from a few square miles (square kilometers) to hundreds or even thousands of square miles (square kilometers) in area. ... A glaciated valley in the Mount Hood Wilderness showing the characteristic U-shape. ... The term V-shaped is used in Geography to characterize the form of steep eroded valleys. ...
Like "dale", the word "dell" is derived from the Old English languagedæl. In physical geography, a dale is an open valley. ... Old English (also called Anglo-Saxon) is an early form of the English language that was spoken in parts of what is now England and southern Scotland between the mid-fifth century and the mid-twelfth century. ...
Bridgeman's landforms at Claremont, set beside Aislabie's moon ponds at Studley Royal, reveal a tradition which has reemerged in contemporary landscape design such as Charles Jencks’ and Maggie Keswick’s work at Portrack and is now inspiring mounds and earthworks throughout Europe.
The design was inspired by the landform, the setting of the hall and the scale of the landscape.
After years of ‘discussions’ with the Highways Agency and acquisition of the neighbouring fields, we were able to find the funds to build half a mile of protective earth bunds and a 6 metre high grass amphitheatre as the new terminus to the avenue.