Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCultivation remains on Thomas's Hill and E of Hilton

Cultivation remains on Thomas's Hill and E of Hilton

England
List entry 1002407
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cultivation remains on Thomas's Hill and east of Hilton is an ancient monument in Dorset comprising evidence of historic agricultural activity. The site preserves field systems and related earthworks that reflect the pattern of land use and farming practices across this area over an extended period. Such cultivation remains are valuable archaeological records of how the landscape was exploited and managed by successive generations of inhabitants, providing insights into settlement patterns, agricultural economy, and environmental interaction in this part of Dorset. The preservation of these features as an archaeological monument recognises their importance for understanding the development of the local countryside.

Cultivation remains on Thomas's Hill and E of Hilton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002407. View the official record →

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What is Cultivation remains on Thomas's Hill and E of Hilton?

Cultivation remains on Thomas's Hill and east of Hilton is an ancient monument in Dorset comprising evidence of historic agricultural activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002407.

Who is responsible for protecting Cultivation remains on Thomas's Hill and E of Hilton?

Cultivation remains on Thomas's Hill and E of Hilton is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002407.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cultivation remains on Thomas's Hill and E of Hilton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow W of Ashley Barn (7.8 km), Roman road W of Ashley Barn (8 km), Deserted village of Bardolfeston (8.7 km).

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