Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPillow mound 865m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

Pillow mound 865m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

England
List entry 1014458
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Pillow mound 865m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a medieval artificial rabbit warren structure forming part of the Trowlesworthy Warren complex on Dartmoor in Devon. The pillow mound represents a characteristic earthwork of rabbit husbandry, comprising an elongated raised bank constructed to provide suitable habitat for domestic rabbits during the medieval period. Such structures were typically constructed from the twelfth century onwards and served as important sources of fresh meat and fur for landowners and their communities. The Trowlesworthy Warren site, of which this feature forms a part, demonstrates the medieval exploitation and management of Dartmoor's marginal land for agricultural productivity.

Pillow mound 865m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014458. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pillow mound 865m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Pillow mound 865m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a medieval artificial rabbit warren structure forming part of the Trowlesworthy Warren complex on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014458.

Who is responsible for protecting Pillow mound 865m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Pillow mound 865m ESE 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 1014458.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pillow mound 865m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (4.6 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (4.7 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (5 km).

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