Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of a warrening enclosure 470m south east of High Rigg Farm

Part of a warrening enclosure 470m south east of High Rigg Farm

England
List entry 1020677
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Part of a warrening enclosure 470m south east of High Rigg Farm is a medieval monument located in Yorkshire, England. The site comprises surviving earthwork remains of a warren boundary, a landscape feature constructed to contain and manage rabbit populations, which became an important food resource and commercial enterprise in medieval and early modern England. The enclosure dates to the medieval period, when such warrens represented significant investment in land management by their owners. The surviving earthwork elements provide evidence of the historical organisation of this Yorkshire estate and the practice of organised game husbandry during the medieval period.

Part of a warrening enclosure 470m south east of High Rigg Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020677. View the official record →

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What is Part of a warrening enclosure 470m south east of High Rigg Farm?

Part of a warrening enclosure 470m south east of High Rigg Farm is a medieval monument located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020677.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of a warrening enclosure 470m south east of High Rigg Farm?

Part of a warrening enclosure 470m south east of High Rigg Farm 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 1020677.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of a warrening enclosure 470m south east of High Rigg Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (4.3 km), Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (4.4 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (4.5 km).

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