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Crowpound is an ancient animal pound located in Cornwall, England. The monument represents a form of agricultural infrastructure typical of medieval and post-medieval rural communities, serving the practical purpose of confining stray livestock. Pound structures of this type were common features in the English countryside, functioning as communal facilities where animals found trespassing on neighbours' lands could be held until their owners paid a fine for their release. The physical remains at Crowpound reflect the simple but durable construction methods employed in such vernacular structures, with evidence of stone walling that would have formed the enclosure necessary to contain animals securely.
Animal pound called Crowpound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004456. View the official record →
Crowpound is an ancient animal pound located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004456.
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.
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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