Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPrehistoric and historic archaeological landscape at Trowlesworthy Warren

Prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape at Trowlesworthy Warren

England
List entry 1020323
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Trowlesworthy Warren is a prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape located on Dartmoor in Devon, encompassing evidence of settlement and land use spanning multiple periods from the Bronze Age onwards. The site contains the substantial remains of cairns, field systems, and associated structures that reflect the exploitation and organisation of this upland terrain over many centuries. The Bronze Age elements are particularly significant, with burial cairns and settlement features representing important evidence for prehistoric settlement patterns on Dartmoor. The landscape demonstrates the long continuity of human activity and land management practices across the moorland, with features from later periods including medieval and post-medieval modifications to the earlier archaeological remains.

Prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape at Trowlesworthy Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020323. View the official record →

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What is Prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape at Trowlesworthy Warren?

Trowlesworthy Warren is a prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape located on Dartmoor in Devon, encompassing evidence of settlement and land use spanning multiple periods from the Bronze Age onwards. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020323.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape at Trowlesworthy Warren?

Prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape at 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 1020323.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric and historic archaeological landscape at Trowlesworthy Warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (4.9 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (5.3 km), Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains (5.8 km).

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