Hilton, Derbyshire
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  Hilton shown within Derbyshire |
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| Population | 3,871 (2001) |
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| District | South Derbyshire |
| Shire county | Derbyshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DERBY |
| Postcode district | DE65 |
| Dialling code | 01283 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| European Parliament | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | South Derbyshire |
| List of places: UK • England • Derbyshire | |
Hilton is a village not far from Derby.
[edit] History
Hilton was mentioned in the Domesday book many years ago as belonging to Henry de Ferrers[1] and being worth ten shillings[2]. 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 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, Hilton also has a few football teams like Hilton Athletic, Hilton House AFC and Hilton Harriers
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. The nearest telephone exchange is in the neighbouring village of Etwall and as such Broadband access is terrible throughout much of Hilton due to the distance from the exchange[citation needed]).
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