Monument record MDO50167 - Iron Age or Roman field system, Hilton Bottom, Hilton
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Summary
Fragments of a banked field system of probable later prehistoric origin are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of Cuckoo Lane, Hilton. The features extend into Hilton Bottom and are part of a wider field system described in MDO3974. The system cover an area of over 36 hectares and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Fragments of a banked field system of probable later prehistoric origin are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the east of Cuckoo Lane, Hilton. The features extend into Hilton Bottom and are part of a wider field system described in MDO3974. The system cover an area of over 36 hectares and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
(EA 2023).
<1> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO20691 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 15-DEC-2023. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7787 0433 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 31 2026 7:25PM
