Monument record MDO49901 - Post medieval extractive pits, Cuckoo Lane, Hilton
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Summary
Three hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the ridgetop to the east of Cuckoo Lane, Hilton. They are considered likely to be associated with post medieval extraction (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
Three hollows are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery on the ridgetop to the east of Cuckoo Lane, Hilton. They are considered likely to be associated with post medieval extraction (possibly for chalk) and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (EA 2023).
<1> Environment Agency, 16-NOV-2021, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO18034.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO18034 Aerial Photograph: Environment Agency. 16-NOV-2021. LIDAR Environment Agency DTM.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7762 0447 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 19 2025 6:38PM
