Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hilton Turf Maze and Sparrows Monument
In or near Elsworth.
Hilton Turf Maze and Sparrows Monument — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hilton Turf Maze and Sparrows Monument is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Hilton Turf Maze is one of only eight surviving turf mazes in England, created in 1660 to commemorate the Restoration of Charles II. It features a unicursal design and is accompanied by a monument to its creator, William Sparrow, who lived nearby. The site is recognized as an ancient monument and was refurbished in 1998.
Place summary
Hilton Turf Maze and Sparrows Monument is a memorial located in London. The site features a turf maze, a rare landscape design, and the Sparrows Monument, which commemorates local history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2790, -0.1069
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Hilton
- Postcode
- PE28 9NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon — 8 km
- Official site
- hilton-village.com
Sources
- osm: way/376047794 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hilton Turf Maze and Sparrows Monument?
- Hilton Turf Maze and Sparrows Monument is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE28 9NB), in the parish of Hilton.
- What is Hilton Turf Maze and Sparrows Monument?
- Hilton Turf Maze and Sparrows Monument — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hilton Turf Maze and Sparrows Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE28 9NB.
- Is Hilton Turf Maze and Sparrows Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Hilton Turf Maze and Sparrows Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hilton Turf Maze and Sparrows Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE28 9NB. It sits within the St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.