Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAnimal pound 50m south west of All Saint's Church

Animal pound 50m south west of All Saint's Church

England
List entry 1019535
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Animal pound 50m south west of All Saint's Church is a scheduled ancient monument situated near Cheriton Bishop in Devon. The pound dates to the medieval period and represents a form of agricultural infrastructure typical of medieval manorial settlements. Such ponds were used to confine straying livestock pending collection by their owners, functioning as a practical element of village administration. The monument survives as an earthwork feature and remains a tangible record of medieval rural economic management.

Animal pound 50m south west of All Saint's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019535. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Animal pound 50m south west of All Saint's Church?

Animal pound 50m south west of All Saint's Church is a scheduled ancient monument situated near Cheriton Bishop in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019535.

Who is responsible for protecting Animal pound 50m south west of All Saint's Church?

Animal pound 50m south west of All Saint's Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019535.

What other scheduled monuments are near Animal pound 50m south west of All Saint's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two hut circles and associated field systems and enclosure at Mousehill Brake (2.1 km), Regular aggregate field system 480m west of West Soar (2.4 km), Bowl barrow 210m south of West Soar (2.5 km).

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