A
hillock or
knoll is a small hill, usually separated from a larger group of
hills such as a range. Hillocks are similar in their distribution and size to small
mesas or
buttes. The term is largely a British one. This particular formation occurs often in
Great Britain and
China. One of the most famous knolls is the one near
John F. Kennedy's point of assassination, the
Grassy Knoll. A "Blind Knoll" is either hidden or not readily apparent to those driving vehicles. There are road signs that warn of this, advising drivers to slow down.