Monument record MDO50073 - Medieval strip fields and ridge and furrow cultivation, Hilton
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Summary
The fragmentary remains of a medieval strip field system with associated ridge and furrow cultivation are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the southwest of Moots Copse, Hilton. The features overlie a large hollow, possibly the result of natural slumping, they were digitally recorded during the Mid Dorset Downs AIM project.
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Full Description
The fragmentary remains of a medieval strip field system with associated ridge and furrow cultivation are visible as low earthworks on lidar imagery to the southwest of Moots Copse, Hilton. The features overlie a large hollow, possibly the result of natural slumping, they 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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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | ST 7690 0475 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST70SE |
| Civil Parish | Hilton; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 18 2026 6:44PM
