Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPillow mound 210m east of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

Pillow mound 210m east of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

England
List entry 1014661
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pillow mound 210m east of Great Trowlesworthy Tor is a medieval artificial warren earthwork forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren in Devon. The pillow mound is a long, narrow, flat-topped ridge constructed to provide habitat for rabbits, which were managed as a valuable resource in the medieval period. Such structures are characteristic of organised rabbit warrens, which became established across England from the twelfth century onwards. The earthwork survives as an archaeological monument documenting medieval land management and the economic importance of rabbit farming to rural communities.

Pillow mound 210m east of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014661. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pillow mound 210m east of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Pillow mound 210m east of Great Trowlesworthy Tor is a medieval artificial warren earthwork forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014661.

Who is responsible for protecting Pillow mound 210m east of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Pillow mound 210m east of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren 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 1014661.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pillow mound 210m east of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (4.5 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (4.6 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (4.9 km).

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