 By 1800 the hill was Dikebar, and remained such until the start of the 20th century when the old spelling of Dykebar returned.An archaeological evaluation  of the hill was undertaken in February and March 2004 on the site of proposed residential development.Evidence of a medieval defensive work, 18th-century circular landscape features and WW2 anti-aircraft defences were discovered including an intact bunker-like structure and the brick walls and concrete floors of other buildings.