Chalk Grassland
Chalk grassland is a unique habitat found on thin soils over chalk rocks. It was originally created mainly by the clearance of trees and bushes, a process that started around 6,000 years ago, and kept open by grazing livestock. . . . — — Map (db m129829) HM
Early History
Evidence dating from the Neolithic period tells us that people have lived and worked on Farthing Downs for over 6,000 years.
The Neolithic and Bronze Age people who first settled on Farthing Downs started to clear trees to . . . — — Map (db m129830) HM
Open Spaces
Farthing Downs
Farthing Downs is owned and managed by City of London Corporation. Along with the three other Coulsdon Commons (Coulsdon Common, Kenley Common and Riddlesdown) it was acquired by the City to protect it for the . . . — — Map (db m129828) HM
Recent History
‘Farthing Downs — it is as though we walk along the smooth, rounded back of a huge animal, in mutual isolation from humankind.
Written by Helen Corke.
This beautiful observation was made by Helen Corke . . . — — Map (db m129831) HM
The City of London
Farthing Downs has been owned and managed by the City of London Corporation since 1883,
The City of London Corporation provides local government services for the financial and commercial heart of Britain — the "Square . . . — — Map (db m129827) HM
