HILTON, DERBYSHIRE

'Hilton' is a village not far from Derby.

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History

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History

Hilton was mentioned in the Domesday book meny years ago as belonging to Henry de Ferrers^[1] and being worth ten shillings''Domesday Book: A Complete Translation''. London: Penguin, 2003. ISBN 0-14-143994-7 p.747. Although ancient, it has undergone a great deal of development.
The new estate was created on the site of the former MOD depot by St Modwen developments-
1993 - Development agreement granted over 280 acre MOD site.
2000 - Acquisition of MOD's remaining freehold interest.
2004 - Acquisition of water authorities former sewage works.
Many well known house builders have contributed to the development including; Redrow, McLean, Persimmon, Bryant and Wimpy.
In 2006 StModwen built a warehouse for Daher on thier industrial estate but this was destroyed by fire in early 2007.
Hilton is also home to many new sites such as Tesco Express, Ashley addams, The Hilton Fish Bar and the Hilton Brook pub.
Mainly all the building are new, exceptions include the Old Talbot Inn, the Wesleyan Chapel and Wakelyn Hall. Supposedly Mary, Queen of Scots stopped here briefly on her way to imprisonment at Tutbury castle.
Hilton has recently expanded in to a large villige instead of a small villige sutch work to expand includes speedbumps on derby road and new roads and estates being built. Hilton is also home a popular website Giggig.

References

1. Henry was given a large number of manors in Derbyshire including Doveridge, Linton, Pilsbury and Cowley.