Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPillow mound 860m SSE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

Pillow mound 860m SSE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

England
List entry 1014616
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pillow mound 860m SSE of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a medieval earthwork forming part of the Trowlesworthy Warren complex on Dartmoor in Devon. The site represents evidence of rabbit warren management, a practice undertaken from the medieval period onwards to provide a controlled food source. The pillow mound itself is a characteristic elongated, ridge-like artificial structure constructed to provide suitable conditions for rabbit populations, demonstrating the medieval and early modern interest in game management on Dartmoor. As part of the wider Trowlesworthy Warren monument, this feature contributes to understanding the economic use of the moorland landscape during the later medieval and post-medieval periods.

Pillow mound 860m SSE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014616. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pillow mound 860m SSE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Pillow mound 860m SSE of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a medieval earthwork forming part of the Trowlesworthy Warren complex on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014616.

Who is responsible for protecting Pillow mound 860m SSE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Pillow mound 860m SSE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, 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 1014616.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pillow mound 860m SSE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

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 (5.6 km).

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