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The maze and monument on Hilton Green is a turf maze located in Huntingdonshire. The site comprises a labyrinthine pattern cut into the turf of the green, representing a form of recreational or possibly ritual feature that has medieval or early modern origins. Turf mazes of this type are found in various locations across England and have been subject to varying degrees of preservation and restoration over the centuries. The exact date of creation and original purpose of this particular example remain subjects of local historical interest, though such features typically reflect recreational practices associated with village commons and greens.
The maze and monument on Hilton Green is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006825. View the official record →
The maze and monument on Hilton Green is a turf maze located in Huntingdonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006825.
The maze and monument on Hilton Green 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 1006825.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 140m east of Papworth Hall (3.4 km), The Manor of Hemingford Grey: a medieval moated site (4.4 km), Low Hill bowl barrow, 575m north of Fen Drayton Reservoir (5.3 km).
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