Monument record MDO50213 - Medieval shrunken settlement, Hilton
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Summary
The remains of medieval earthworks associated with the settlement of Hilton are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 to the east, west and south of the modern village. of Hilton. Many of the features are still visible as very low earthworks on lidar imagery, they cover an area of over 4 ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
The remains of medieval earthworks associated with the settlement of Hilton are visible on aerial photographs taken in 1947 to the east, west and south of the modern village. of Hilton. Many of the features are still visible as very low earthworks on lidar imagery, they cover an area of over 4 ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
(RAF 1947, EA 2023).
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3175 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21675.
<2> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7833 0287 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 4 2026 5:40PM
