Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPillow mound 450m north west of Lasborough

Pillow mound 450m north west of Lasborough

England
List entry 1012499
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pillow mound 450m north west of Lasborough is a medieval earthwork surviving in Gloucestershire. The monument consists of a raised rectangular bank characteristic of pillow mounds, a form of rabbit warren constructed to provide a controlled environment for breeding rabbits as a valuable food resource. Dating to the medieval period, such structures represent an important aspect of manorial economy and land management practice. The earthwork remains visible as a landscape feature documenting the exploitation of land for commercial rabbit production during the Middle Ages.

Pillow mound 450m north west of Lasborough is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012499. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pillow mound 450m north west of Lasborough?

Pillow mound 450m north west of Lasborough is a medieval earthwork surviving in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012499.

Who is responsible for protecting Pillow mound 450m north west of Lasborough?

Pillow mound 450m north west of Lasborough 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 1012499.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pillow mound 450m north west of Lasborough?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Barrow: a long barrow 200m west of Leighterton School (3.1 km), Three bowl barrows 850m east of Park Wood Farm (4.7 km), Tresham Farbarrow round barrows (4.8 km).

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