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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.
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Stone stile for footpath north from Hilton to Hummerbeck Lane
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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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Simon Cotterill
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Stone stile for footpath north from Hilton to Hummerbeck Lane
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
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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 …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
County: County Durham
Keys to the Past HER: D6830
Wikipedia: Hilton, County Durh…
Grid ref: NZ1657521946
Keys to the Past HER: D6830
Wikipedia: Hilton, County Durh…
Grid ref: NZ1657521946