BOX-HILL, (Surrey) near Darking, so called from the box-trees which Thomas E. of Arundel planted in the R. of Charles I.
on the S. side of it, whereas the N. part of it is covered with yews. 'Tis a chalky soil. The r. Mole runs under the foot
of it for a quarter of a m. 'Tis much frequented by the gentry from Epsom, which is about 6 m. This hill extends in a
continued chain into Kent, and passes on to Dover, being only interrupted by one little valley. There's a large warren
upon it, but no houses, only arbors cut out in the box-wood on the top of the hill, where are sold refreshments of all
sorts for the gentlemen and ladies who come hither to divert themselves in its labyrinths; for which reason a certain
author has thought fit to call it the palace of Venus, and also the Temple of Nature, there being an enchanting prospect:
from it of a fine country, which is scarce to be equalled for affording so surprizing and magnificent an idea both of
earth and sky.