Landscapes
A Ridge and a Valley Tell Different Route Stories
Learn how to read ridge and valley routes from contours, slopes and crossings, so you can interpret a map without…
The reading list
All stories
Browse the Rural Regional Review reading list for thoughtful pieces on landscapes, settlement, identity, shared places and the connections between rural regions.
Settlements
Village, Hamlet or Market Town: What Sets Them Apart?
Village, hamlet or market town: describe rural settlements more clearly by comparing their layout, shared places and…
Regional Identity
How Place Names Keep Older Landscapes in View
Use place names to trace older land use and local features, then check maps, records and terrain to separate a useful…
Connections
The Myth of the Self-Contained Rural Region
Map rural regional connections by tracing journeys, services and exchanges across boundaries, so you can see which…
Shared Places
A Field Edge, a Lane and a Gate: Reading a Rural Boundary
Read a rural boundary by distinguishing a field edge, lane and gate, so you can understand what guides movement and…