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
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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 scheduled monument comprising a group of artificial earthworks situated in Oxfordshire. The pillow mounds are characteristic features of medieval rabbit warrens, constructed as artificial breeding grounds to manage and contain populations of rabbits for meat and fur production, a practice that became established in England from the Norman period onwards. The surviving earthworks demonstrate the physical infrastructure of medieval warren management, with the mounds deliberately raised to create suitable habitat for rabbiting whilst the enclosure would have functioned to regulate animal movement and facilitate harvesting. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List as entry 1009418 and represents an important survival of specialist medieval agricultural landscape management.

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 scheduled monument comprising a group of artificial earthworks situated 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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