Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRabbit warren 800m east of Woodlane Farm

Rabbit warren 800m east of Woodlane Farm

England
List entry 1019730
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Rabbit warren 800m east of Woodlane Farm is a post-medieval earthwork monument located in Wiltshire, England. The site represents evidence of commercial rabbit farming practices that became widespread across England from the medieval period onwards, with particular expansion during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The warren survives as an archaeological earthwork feature, preserving physical traces of the infrastructure and landscape management associated with this once-important food production system. Such warrens were significant economic undertakings, typically enclosed and managed to control rabbit populations for both meat and fur.

Rabbit warren 800m east of Woodlane Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019730. View the official record →

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What is Rabbit warren 800m east of Woodlane Farm?

Rabbit warren 800m east of Woodlane Farm is a post-medieval earthwork monument located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019730.

Who is responsible for protecting Rabbit warren 800m east of Woodlane Farm?

Rabbit warren 800m east of Woodlane 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 1019730.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rabbit warren 800m east of Woodlane Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 400m north-east of Hooker's Gate (2.3 km), Ringsbury Camp hillfort (3.3 km), Medieval settlement 400m south west of Crew's Farm (4.2 km).

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