Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAnimal pound called Crowpound

Animal pound called Crowpound

England
List entry 1004456
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crowpound is a scheduled ancient monument and animal pound located in Cornwall, England. The structure represents a form of livestock containment facility typical of medieval and post-medieval rural practice, serving the practical need to confine stray animals or impounded livestock within a defined settlement or manorial territory. The pound survives as an archaeological resource that contributes to understanding settlement management and agricultural organisation in the Cornish landscape. Its designation reflects its value as a physical remnant of agrarian social and economic structures spanning several centuries of occupation and use.

Animal pound called Crowpound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004456. View the official record →

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What is Animal pound called Crowpound?

Crowpound is a scheduled ancient monument and animal pound located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004456.

Who is responsible for protecting Animal pound called Crowpound?

Animal pound called Crowpound 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 1004456.

What other scheduled monuments are near Animal pound called Crowpound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 230m south west of Middle Taphouse Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (4.6 km), Wayside cross called Killboy Cross (5.5 km), Bowl barrow 780m east of Penventon (5.6 km).

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