White Downs
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| White Downs | |
|---|---|
| Hills | |
| General Information | |
| Location | Westfarthing, east of the Tower Hills |
| Type | Hills |
| Description | A range of chalk hills |
| Major towns | Michel Delving |
| People and History | |
| Inhabitants | Hobbits |
| Events | Free Fair every seven years |
The White Downs were a range of chalk downs in the Westfarthing of the Shire. Michel Delving, the chief town of the Shire, was located there.[1] Every seven years the Free Fair was held on the White Downs at Lithe, during which the Mayor of Michel Delving was elected.[2]
