Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree Headland Warren boundary stones, 350m, 330m and 400m south east of Headland Warren Farm

Three Headland Warren boundary stones, 350m, 330m and 400m south east of Headland Warren Farm

England
List entry 1021345
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three Headland Warren boundary stones is an ancient monument consisting of three stones located southeast of Headland Warren Farm in Devon, England. The stones mark the boundaries of what was historically a warren, a managed landscape used for the exploitation of rabbits and other game resources, which became an important economic feature of medieval estates. The monument dates to the medieval period and demonstrates the systematic organisation of land use in Devon during this era. These boundary markers reflect the practical methods employed by medieval landowners to define and protect their valuable hunting and breeding grounds.

Three Headland Warren boundary stones, 350m, 330m and 400m south east of Headland Warren Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021345. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three Headland Warren boundary stones, 350m, 330m and 400m south east of Headland Warren Farm?

Three Headland Warren boundary stones is an ancient monument consisting of three stones located southeast of Headland Warren Farm in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021345.

Who is responsible for protecting Three Headland Warren boundary stones, 350m, 330m and 400m south east of Headland Warren Farm?

Three Headland Warren boundary stones, 350m, 330m and 400m south east of Headland Warren 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 1021345.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three Headland Warren boundary stones, 350m, 330m and 400m south east of Headland Warren Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system and other archaeological remains on Holne Moor west and north west of Venford Reservoir (9.5 km), Prehistoric fields and settlements north east of Venford Reservoir forming part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system (9.5 km), Pound at Newbridge (9.8 km).

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