Hilton, Derbyshire

infobox UK place
country = England
static_

static_image_caption= Hilton Millennium Clock
latitude= 52.871
longitude= -1.637
official_name= Hilton
population= 3,871 (2001)
shire_district= South Derbyshire
shire_county = Derbyshire
region= East Midlands
constituency_westminster= South Derbyshire
post_town= DERBY
postcode_district = DE65
postcode_area= DE
dial_code= 01283
os_grid_reference= SK245305

Hilton is a village not far from Derby.

History

Hilton was mentioned in the Domesday book many years ago as belonging to Henry de FerrersHenry was given a large number of manors in Derbyshire including Doveridge, Linton, Pilsbury and Cowley.] 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 St Modwen built a warehouse for Daher on their industrial estate but this was destroyed by fire in early 2007.

Hilton also has a small retail site which is home to Tesco Express, Ashley Adams, 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 and others around main street. Supposedly Mary, Queen of Scots stopped here briefly on her way to imprisonment at Tutbury Castle.

Hilton has recently expanded into a large commuter village populated by people working for Toyota, Rolls Royce or commuting to Derby, Nottingham or the West Midlands. The current school is being expanded although other local services are struggling to cope with the increased population.

port

Hilton has several football teams Hilton Athletic, Hilton House AFC and Hilton Harriers

Hilton has a very successful football club, Hilton Harriers. [http://www.hiltonhariers.org.uk] It has over 19 teams for the 2008/9 season catering for everyone from 5 years up to the Adult team. Over 250 children play for Hilton Harriers teams in the Burton and Derby Leagues.

Hilton Cricket Club run 9 teams from quick cricket upwards. The 3 senior teams play in the Derbyshire County Cricket Leagues. HCC site [http://hiltonderbys.play-cricket.com/home/home.asp]

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