Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPillow mound 280m south west of Surrendell Farm

Pillow mound 280m south west of Surrendell Farm

England
List entry 1018610
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pillow mound 280m south west of Surrendell Farm is a medieval earthwork located in Wiltshire, England. The site consists of a characteristic pillow mound, a type of artificial warren constructed to provide managed habitat for rabbits, which were valued as a source of meat and fur during the medieval period. The monument's physical form comprises a raised, elongated mound with distinctive sloping sides, typical of such structures. Though the precise date of construction remains uncertain, pillow mounds of this type were generally created between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries.

Pillow mound 280m south west of Surrendell Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018610. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pillow mound 280m south west of Surrendell Farm?

Pillow mound 280m south west of Surrendell Farm is a medieval earthwork located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018610.

Who is responsible for protecting Pillow mound 280m south west of Surrendell Farm?

Pillow mound 280m south west of Surrendell 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 1018610.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pillow mound 280m south west of Surrendell Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Truckle Hill Roman villa (6.9 km), Dovecote immediately north of Hogsbush Farm House (7 km), Romano-British temple, Iron Age ditches, earthwork enclosure and associated buildings 240m and 370m north of Fosse Barn (7.1 km).

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