| Tennyson Down | |
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 Tennyson Down (chalk cliffs beyond bay) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Prominence | 147 m (482 ft)  |
| Listing | (none) |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Isle of Wight, England |
| OS grid | SZ325853 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 196 |
Tennyson Down is a hill at the west end of the Isle of Wight just south of Totland. Tennyson Down is a grassy, whale-backed ridge of chalk which rises to 482 ft/147m above sea level. Tennyson Down is named after the poet Lord Tennyson who lived at nearby Farringford House for nearly 40 years. The poet used to walk on the down almost every day, saying that the air was worth 'sixpence a pint'.