Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPillow mound 770m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of Merrivale Warren

Pillow mound 770m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of Merrivale Warren

England
List entry 1014655
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pillow mound 770m ENE of Merrivale Bridge is a medieval earthwork forming part of Merrivale Warren, a documented rabbit warren on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument consists of a characteristic elongated mound with a flattened or slightly depressed summit, typical of pillow mounds constructed to provide warrens for the commercial exploitation of rabbits. Dating to the medieval period, such structures represent important evidence of medieval land management and the intensive use of moorland resources for food production. The site contributes to the archaeological understanding of Merrivale Warren as a significant medieval warren complex within the Dartmoor landscape.

Pillow mound 770m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of Merrivale Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014655. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pillow mound 770m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of Merrivale Warren?

Pillow mound 770m ENE of Merrivale Bridge is a medieval earthwork forming part of Merrivale Warren, a documented rabbit warren on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014655.

Who is responsible for protecting Pillow mound 770m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of Merrivale Warren?

Pillow mound 770m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of Merrivale 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 1014655.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pillow mound 770m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of Merrivale Warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement on Wigford Down S of Durance (9.9 km), Hut circle on Wigford Down (10.1 km), Vermin trap 620m south east of Legis Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (10.1 km).

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