Monument record MDO49973 - 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 1947 to the west of Cothayes Dairy, 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 although a post medieval date is possible, they 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 1947 to the west of Cothayes Dairy, Hilton (RAF 1947). 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 although a post medieval date is possible, they have since been levelled. (EA 2023).
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 5178 (Aerial Photograph). SDO21618.
<2> Environment Agency, 15-DEC-2023, LIDAR Environment Agency DTM (Aerial Photograph). SDO20691.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7654 0332 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 29 2025 6:12PM
