Prehistoric settlement, field system and rabbit warren south of Longaford Tor

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History & significance

Prehistoric settlement, field system and rabbit warren south of Longaford Tor is a complex of archaeological remains located in Devon, England. The site comprises evidence of prehistoric settlement activity alongside later medieval or post-medieval rabbit warren earthworks, reflecting successive periods of land use and exploitation. The field system represents the organisation of agricultural land during the prehistoric period, whilst the warren structures indicate the economic importance of rabbit husbandry in the medieval and early modern periods. The monument survives as surface features and earthworks that contribute to understanding settlement patterns and land management practices across multiple historical periods in the South West.

Prehistoric settlement, field system and rabbit warren south of Longaford Tor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020876. View the official record →

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