Monument record MDO49969 - Undated trackway or boundary ditch, Hilton
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Summary
A double ditched linear is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs diagonally crossing three modern fields to the north of Breach Wood, Hilton. The feature runs for 335m in a southerly direction before meeting the parish boundary between Hilton and Melcombe Horsey. It is potentially a trackway or boundary ditch of medieval or earlier date and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A double ditched linear is visible as cropmarks on aerial photographs diagonally crossing three modern fields to the north of Breach Wood, Hilton. The feature runs for 335m in a southerly direction before meeting the parish boundary between Hilton and Melcombe Horsey. It is potentially a trackway or boundary ditch of medieval or earlier date and was digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (GE 2002).
<1> Google Earth, 01-JAN-2002, Google Earth Imagery 2002 (Aerial Photograph). SDO19438.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO19438 Aerial Photograph: Google Earth. 01-JAN-2002. Google Earth Imagery 2002.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7534 0451 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 29 2025 5:45PM
