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Pillow mound on Beacon Hill is a medieval earthwork of uncertain original function, located in the parish of Ellesborough in Buckinghamshire. The monument comprises a distinctive linear mound, characteristic of features traditionally interpreted as artificial rabbit warrens or pillow mounds, which were constructed and managed during the medieval period to support the breeding of rabbits for food and fur. Such monuments represent evidence of medieval landscape exploitation and the deliberate modification of terrain for economic purposes. The site's precise dating and primary function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though its form is consistent with documented medieval warrening practices.
Pillow mound on Beacon Hill, 550m south of Ellesborough church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013940. View the official record →
Pillow mound on Beacon Hill is a medieval earthwork of uncertain original function, located in the parish of Ellesborough in Buckinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013940.
Pillow mound on Beacon Hill, 550m south of Ellesborough church 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 1013940.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 176m long section south west of White House Farm (5.9 km), Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 1.13km long section from Grymsdyke Manor to RAF High Wycombe (7 km), Bowl barrow on Lodge Hill, 650m east of Old Callow Down Farm (7.4 km).
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