Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTen medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge

Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge

England
List entry 1009418
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge is a group of earthwork features located in Oxfordshire. The pillow mounds are characteristic of medieval rabbit warrens, a form of intensive animal husbandry that emerged in England during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. These artificial mounds provided elevated, well-drained habitat for rabbits, which were valued as a source of meat and fur by medieval landowners and monasteries. The associated enclosure represents the administrative structure of the warren, serving to contain and control the rabbit population within a defined territory.

Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009418. View the official record →

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What is Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge?

Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge is a group of earthwork features located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009418.

Who is responsible for protecting Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge?

Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge 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 1009418.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring ditch near Long Hanborough (1.3 km), North Leigh Roman villa 300m NNE of Upper Riding Farm (2.7 km), Blenheim Villa, a Roman villa and associated field system 200m north east of Little Cote (3.3 km).

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