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Encyclopedia > Dell (landform)

In physical geography, a dell is a small wooded valley, 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 language dæl. 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. ...


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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.
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