Monument record MDO49972 - Medieval ridge and furrow cultivation, Hilton
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Summary
A series of parallel cultivation marks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1995 in a single small field to the north of Breach Wood, Hilton. The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project, they are considered likely to be the remains of medieval ridge and furrow and have since been levelled.
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Full Description
A series of parallel cultivation marks are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1995 in a single small field to the north of Breach Wood, Hilton (OS 1995). The features were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project, they are considered likely to be the remains of medieval ridge and furrow and have since been levelled. (EA 2023).
<1> Ordnance Survey, 13-MAR-1995, OS/95033 30 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21617.
<2> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7566 0406 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 29 2025 6:00PM
