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 earthwork forming part of the Trowlesworthy Warren complex on Dartmoor. The site represents evidence of rabbit warren management dating to the medieval period, when such installations were maintained as important sources of meat and fur for local landowners. The pillow mound itself is a characteristic linear earthwork, slightly raised and typically measuring several metres in length, constructed to provide suitable habitat for rabbits through deliberate landscaping and management of the ground surface. As a scheduled ancient monument, it contributes to the archaeological understanding of medieval land use and animal husbandry practices on Dartmoor.

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 earthwork forming part of the Trowlesworthy Warren complex on Dartmoor. 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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