Cheviots (spr. tschiwjöts, Cheviot Hills), ein Gebirgszug, der die Grenze zwischen England und Schottland bildet und bis 867 m Höhe erreicht. Den Kern des Gebirges bildet Porphyr (s. Tafel »Geologische Formationen II«, Fig. 4). Die höchsten Erhebungen sind mit Moor bedeckt, aber die Täler sind fruchtbar und reich an Weiden, und die Schafzucht blüht Zahlreiche Zuflüsse von Tyne, Tweed und Esk entspringen auf ihm.
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Cheviots — (also the Cheviot Hills) a range of hills that forms part of the border between England and Scotland. Cheviot sheep, which were originally bred there, are famous for the quality of their wool. * * * … Universalium
Cheviots — /ˈtʃɛviəts/ (say cheveeuhts) plural noun a range of hills on the boundary between England and Scotland; part of the range forms the Border National Park. Highest point, the Cheviot, 817 m. Also, Cheviot Hills …
Cheviots — noun a range of hills on the border between England and Scotland • Syn: ↑Cheviot Hills • Instance Hypernyms: ↑hill • Part Holonyms: ↑England, ↑Scotland … Useful english dictionary
(the) Cheviots — the Cheviots [the Cheviots] (also the Cheviot Hills) a range of hills that forms part of the border between England and Scotland. Cheviot sheep, which were originally bred there, are famous for the quality of their wool … Useful english dictionary
Cheviot sheep — ➡ Cheviots * * * … Universalium
Cheviot Hills — For the neighborhood of Los Angeles, see Cheviot Hills, Los Angeles. Coordinates: 55°28′41″N 2°09′07″W / 55.478°N 2.152°W / … Wikipedia
cheviot — ● cheviot nom masculin (de Cheviot, nom propre) Race de moutons anglais, donnant une laine abondante et fine. ● cheviot nom masculin ou cheviotte nom féminin (de cheviot 1) Laine de mouton cheviot ; étoffe légère, souple et douce au toucher,… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Morebattle and Mow — MOREBATTLE and MOW, a parish in the district of Kelso, county of Roxburgh; containing 1051 inhabitants, of whom 365 are in the village, 7½ miles (S. S. E.) from Kelso. The name of Morebattle is supposed to have been derived from the Saxon… … A Topographical dictionary of Scotland
Cheviot Hills — noun a range of hills on the border between England and Scotland • Syn: ↑Cheviots • Instance Hypernyms: ↑hill • Part Holonyms: ↑England, ↑Scotland * * * the Cheviots … Useful english dictionary
Battle of Flodden Field — Infobox Military Conflict caption=Also called the Battle of Branxton partof=the War of the League of Cambrai conflict=Battle of Flodden Field date=September 9, 1513 place=Near Branxton in Northumberland, England result=Decisive English victory… … Wikipedia
