What does the cryptic crossword clue "One perhaps flying over grand, ancient hilltop (9)" mean?

The definition is "One perhaps flying". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). G (synonym of "grand,") + OLD (synonym of "ancient") + CREST (synonym of "hilltop"); definition: "One perhaps flying" The answer is GOLDCREST.

One perhaps flying over grand, ancient hilltop (9)

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