Hilton

Settlement in Huntingdonshire Huntingdonshire

England

Hilton

Mere Way crossing A14
Mere Way crossing A14 Credit: Dave Thompson

Hilton is a small village located in the district of Huntingdonshire in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles east of the town of Huntingdon, Hilton is a picturesque rural community surrounded by beautiful countryside.

The village is known for its historic charm, with many buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The local church, St. Mary Magdalene, is a prominent landmark that has stood for centuries and is a testament to the village's rich history.

Hilton is primarily a residential area, offering a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle to its residents. The village is home to a tight-knit community, with a range of amenities to cater to their needs. These include a village hall, a local pub, a post office, and a convenience store.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, with several walking and cycling routes in the area. The nearby Great Fen Project, a vast wetland restoration project, offers a unique natural environment for visitors to explore and enjoy.

While Hilton may be a small village, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities. The nearby town of Huntingdon offers a wider range of amenities, including supermarkets, shops, and leisure facilities. Additionally, with excellent transport links, residents of Hilton can easily access Cambridge, Peterborough, and London.

Overall, Hilton is a charming village with a rich history, offering a peaceful and close-knit community for its residents, while also providing easy access to the amenities of larger towns and cities.

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Hilton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.281353/-0.11107633 or Grid Reference TL2866. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mere Way crossing A14
Mere Way crossing A14
B1040 crossing the A14
B1040 crossing the A14
Hilton Parish Church
Hilton Parish Church
The B1040 approaching Hilton
The B1040 approaching Hilton
The B1040 leaving Hilton
The B1040 leaving Hilton
Benchmark on St Mary Magdalene Church Hilton A cut mark at the west end of the church.  It is well defined and it appears as if it might be a modern reinstatement.
Benchmark on St Mary Magdalene Church Hilton
A cut mark at the west end of the church. It is well defined and it appears as if it might be a modern reinstatement.
Ducks with ducklings at the duckpond in Hilton
Ducks with ducklings at the duckpond in Hilton
Ducklings at Hilton
Ducklings at Hilton
Graveley Way Graveley Way a country road passing through farmland near Hilton.  A very similar picture to this view five years ago <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5592492">TL2765 : Graveley Way</a>.
Graveley Way
Graveley Way a country road passing through farmland near Hilton. A very similar picture to this view five years ago TL2765 : Graveley Way.
Bridleway to Pitt Dene Farm
Bridleway to Pitt Dene Farm
Bridleway to Hilton
Bridleway to Hilton
Field by Pitt Dene Farm
Field by Pitt Dene Farm
Permissive path around horse paddocks
Permissive path around horse paddocks
Bridleway to Hilton
Bridleway to Hilton
Bridleway to Hilton
Bridleway to Hilton
Farmland south of Hilton
Farmland south of Hilton
Hilton Community Garden
Hilton Community Garden
New trees on Hilton green Planted as part of the Queen's Green Canopy project for the platinum jubilee.
New trees on Hilton green
Planted as part of the Queen's Green Canopy project for the platinum jubilee.
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Hilton is located at Grid Ref: TL2866 (Lat: 52.281353, Lng: -0.11107633)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: Huntingdonshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.281353,-0.11107633
Hilton
Is In: Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Place: village
Wikidata: Q2713484
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Post Box
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Bus Stop
Scotts Crescent
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Lat/Long: 52.2802247/-0.1118781
Bus Stop
Scotts Crescent
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Naptan NaptanCode: cmbdpgad
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Access: yes
Depth: 0.3
Ford: yes
Motor Vehicle: yes
Seasonal: no
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Leisure: pitch
Sport: cricket
Surface: grass
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Shop: convenience
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Post Box
Ref: PE28 96
Lat/Long: 52.2783445/-0.112359
Historic: milestone
Inscription: Potton 12 miles. St Ives 4 miles.
Wikidata: Q26456795
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Post Box
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Lat/Long: 52.2820152/-0.1123846
Sparrow's Monument
HE Ref: 1163202
Listed Status: Grade II
Man Made: obelisk
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Lat/Long: 52.2789657/-0.1069278
Board Title: Welcome to Hilton
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Information: board
Tourism: information
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Inscription: Original bench presented by Hilton WI to commemorate The Silver Jubilee 1977 & Diamond Jubilee 2012 The original WI bench has been kindly replaced by Hilton Town Trust 2021
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 52.2780044/-0.1088499
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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