Monument record MDO50218 - Undated field system, Hilton
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
Fragments of an extensive banked field system visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the west facing slopes to the southeast of Ansty Cross. The boundaries may be of prehistoric origin with medieval reuse, they cover an area of over 31 ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. They form part of a wider field system described in MDO3973.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Fragments of banked field boundaries are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery on the west facing slopes to the north of Hilton village. The boundaries may be of prehistoric origin with medieval reuse, they cover an area of over 7 ha and were 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.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7730 0317 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 4 2026 6:59PM
