Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPost-medieval animal pound 430m south of East Soar Farm

Post-medieval animal pound 430m south of East Soar Farm

England
List entry 1020576
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England
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Overview

History & significance

This post-medieval animal pound is a 430 metres south of East Soar Farm in Devon, is a livestock enclosure dating to the post-medieval period. Animal pounds functioned as communal facilities for impounding stray livestock, typically those that had trespassed on agricultural land or failed to pay herding fees, and were operated by parish or manorial authorities. The pound at East Soar represents the practical infrastructure of rural settlement management during the early modern era. Such structures remain important archaeological evidence of local governance, agricultural practice, and the organisation of medieval and post-medieval communities in Devon.

Post-medieval animal pound 430m south of East Soar Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020576. View the official record →

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What is Post-medieval animal pound 430m south of East Soar Farm?

This post-medieval animal pound is a 430 metres south of East Soar Farm in Devon, is a livestock enclosure dating to the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020576.

Who is responsible for protecting Post-medieval animal pound 430m south of East Soar Farm?

Post-medieval animal pound 430m south of East Soar Farm 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 1020576.

What other scheduled monuments are near Post-medieval animal pound 430m south of East Soar Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coaxial field system, hut circles and medieval farm buildings at Starehole Bottom (0.5 km), Hilltop enclosure 380m east of Middle Soar (0.6 km), Medieval farmstead, boundary work and earthwork enclosures 350m south east of Middle Soar (0.6 km).

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