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Dragon Hill - Uffington

Dragon Hill is a small chalk hill with a flat top, set just below the Uffington White Horse on the Berkshire Downs in Oxfordshire. Its smooth, level summit stands out against the surrounding rolling hills, making it easy to spot from a distance. The hill forms part of a wider prehistoric landscape that also includes the White Horse, the hillfort of Uffington Castle, and ancient routes like the Ridgeway. The exposed chalk at the top looks strikingly bare, giving the hill its distinctive character and adding to its sense of mystery.

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