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Hilton


Hilton is a small village and civil parish in County Durham, located about 7 miles north-west of Darlington and 2 miles east of Staindrop.

HILTON, a township, in the parish of Staindrop, union of Teesdale, S.W. division of Darlington ward, S. division of the county of Durham, 2½ miles (N. E.) from Staindrop; containing 112 inhabitants. The township comprises 1,088a. 2r. 10p., of which the soil is fertile and productive: it was the residence of the Hilton family for several generations, but is now the property of the Duke of Cleveland. The village occupies a fine situation, commanding very extensive prospects. The tithes have been commuted for £136.

Extract from: A Topographical Dictionary of England comprising the several counties, cities, boroughs, corporate and market towns, parishes, and townships..... 7th Edition, by Samuel Lewis, London, 1848.

County Durham Staindrop Parish, 1848 Hilton Civil Parish, County Durham Hilton Hall
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Hilton village, near West Auckland

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Buildings in Hilton

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Road into Hilton from Morton Tinmouth

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Minor road entering Hilton from the east

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Footpath on drive to Hilton Grange

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Stone stile for footpath north from Hilton to Hummerbeck Lane

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Farm Tools : Hilton Village.

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Approach to Hilton

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Local History: Hilton (County Durham)
- "Hilton is a small village, about eight miles to the north-west of Darlington, and close to West Auckland and Staindrop. There are few early remains from the parish. The most …

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County: County Durham
Keys to the Past HER: D6830
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