Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMildenhall Warren Boundary Banks

Mildenhall Warren Boundary Banks

England
List entry 1485668
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mildenhall Warren Boundary Banks is a linear earthwork located in Suffolk, England, comprising a system of banks and ditches that formerly demarcated the boundaries of Mildenhall Warren. The monument dates to the medieval period, when the warren functioned as an enclosed area for the management of rabbits, a valuable resource in the medieval economy. The surviving earthworks represent the physical infrastructure of this agricultural land use, preserving evidence of how medieval landowners organised and protected their hunting and farming interests. The site remains archaeologically significant as a rare surviving example of warren boundary infrastructure from this period.

Mildenhall Warren Boundary Banks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1485668. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mildenhall Warren Boundary Banks?

Mildenhall Warren Boundary Banks is a linear earthwork located in Suffolk, England, comprising a system of banks and ditches that formerly demarcated the boundaries of Mildenhall Warren. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1485668.

Who is responsible for protecting Mildenhall Warren Boundary Banks?

Mildenhall Warren Boundary Banks 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 1485668.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mildenhall Warren Boundary Banks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Black Ditches (4.6 km), Roman villa SW of Weatherhill Farm (6 km), Cavenham Bridge (7 km).

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