Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPillow mound 40m east of Legis Tor forming part of Legistor Warren

Pillow mound 40m east of Legis Tor forming part of Legistor Warren

England
List entry 1008715
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pillow mound 40m east of Legis Tor is a medieval earthwork forming part of Legistor Warren in Devon. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents evidence of rabbit warren management, a common practice on upland commons and waste lands during the Middle Ages and early modern period. The pillow mound itself is a characteristic raised, flat-topped bank constructed to provide favourable habitat for rabbit populations, which were valued as a managed resource for food and fur. As part of the wider warren complex at Legistor, this monument contributes to the archaeological record of medieval land exploitation and animal husbandry practices in south-western England.

Pillow mound 40m east of Legis Tor forming part of Legistor Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008715. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pillow mound 40m east of Legis Tor forming part of Legistor Warren?

Pillow mound 40m east of Legis Tor is a medieval earthwork forming part of Legistor Warren in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008715.

Who is responsible for protecting Pillow mound 40m east of Legis Tor forming part of Legistor Warren?

Pillow mound 40m east of Legis Tor forming part of Legistor 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 1008715.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pillow mound 40m east of Legis Tor forming part of Legistor Warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (5.7 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (5.7 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (6.1 km).

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