Monument record MDO50221 - Later prehistoric field system, Hilton
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Summary
Fragments of an extensive banked field system visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to either side of Cuckoo Lane, Hilton. The boundaries are considered likely to be of prehistoric origin with some reuse in the medieval period; they cover an area of over 22 ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. They form part of a wider field system described in MDO3973.
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Full Description
Fragments of an extensive banked field system visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to either side of Cuckoo Lane, Hilton. The boundaries are considered likely to be of prehistoric origin with some reuse in the medieval period; they cover an area of over 22 ha and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. They form part of a wider field system described in MDO3973.
(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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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7727 0391 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 4 2026 7:53PM
