Tor

usgb/tɔːr/
noun

A high, steep hill.

They climbed to the top of the tor to get a better view of the landscape.
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Often appears as...

  • rocky tor
  • steep tor
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Nature Landmark

A tor typically refers to a rock outcrop on a hill, often used as landmarks in the UK.

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The ancient tor was visible for miles around.
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Celtic Mystique

Tors often have mystical significance in Celtic cultures and can be settings for folklore.

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Legends say the tor is home to the fae folk.
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Geographical Feature

Tors are distinctive due to weathering, helping distinguish them from regular hills or mountains.

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Geologists studied the tor's unique rock formations.
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