Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMount Misery and Bakers Warren, 18th century rabbit warrens

Mount Misery and Bakers Warren, 18th century rabbit warrens

England
List entry 1020056
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Mount Misery and Bakers Warren is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two adjacent rabbit warrens located in Yorkshire, England. These warrens date to the eighteenth century and represent the period when rabbit farming was an established commercial enterprise in England, with warrens managed as valuable resources for meat and fur production. The monument retains physical features characteristic of period rabbit warrens, including earthworks and landscape modifications created to manage and contain rabbit populations. Such warrens were typically enclosed by banks and ditches and sometimes included structures such as pillow mounds, which served as artificial breeding grounds for rabbits.

Mount Misery and Bakers Warren, 18th century rabbit warrens is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020056. View the official record →

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What is Mount Misery and Bakers Warren, 18th century rabbit warrens?

Mount Misery and Bakers Warren is a scheduled ancient monument comprising two adjacent rabbit warrens located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020056.

Who is responsible for protecting Mount Misery and Bakers Warren, 18th century rabbit warrens?

Mount Misery and Bakers Warren, 18th century rabbit warrens 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 1020056.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mount Misery and Bakers Warren, 18th century rabbit warrens?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow at North Moor, 120m south east of Forest Lodge (3.7 km), Northern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 640m south east of East Moor Farm (4.5 km), Southern of two round barrows known as Row Howes, 680m south east of East Moor Farm (4.6 km).

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