Monument record MDO50068 - Medieval strip field system, Hilton.
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Summary
A small group of parallel banked boundaries are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the west of Rawlesbuy House, Hilton. They appear to underlie the post medieval drainage system described in MDO50026 and are considered likely to be the remains of medieval strip fields. The features cover an area of just over 1 hectare and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
A small group of parallel banked boundaries are visible as earthworks on lidar imagery to the west of Rawlesbuy House, Hilton. They appear to underlie the post medieval drainage system described in MDO50026 and are considered likely to be the remians of medieval strip fields. The features cover an area of just over 1 hectare and were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project. (Environment Agency 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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Location
| Grid reference | ST 7628 0431 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 18 2026 5:19PM
