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Pillow mound 860m NNW of Blackaton Cross is a medieval artificial earthwork forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren on Dartmoor in Devon. The monument consists of a low, elongated mound characteristic of pillow mounds, which were constructed to provide warrens for the commercial breeding of rabbits, a valuable commodity in medieval and early modern England. This particular example dates to the medieval period and represents the established system of rabbit management practised across Dartmoor during this era. The warren of which it forms part represents a significant element of the medieval agricultural landscape and demonstrates the economic importance of game farming in the region.
Pillow mound 860m NNW of Blackaton Cross, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014664. View the official record →
Pillow mound 860m NNW of Blackaton Cross is a medieval artificial earthwork forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014664.
Pillow mound 860m NNW of Blackaton Cross, 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 1014664.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (4.4 km), Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains (5 km), Deer park and rabbit warren at Newnham Park (5.5 km).
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