Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree pillow mounds 810m NNE of Kern Farm

Three pillow mounds 810m NNE of Kern Farm

England
List entry 1019194
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Three pillow mounds 810m NNE of Kern Farm is a group of three medieval earthworks located near Odiham in Hampshire. Pillow mounds are artificial rabbit warrens constructed during the medieval period, typically dating from the twelfth century onwards, when rabbits were maintained as a valuable source of meat and fur for landholders. The site consists of three distinctive mounded features, characteristic of warren construction techniques of this era. Such monuments represent an important aspect of medieval land management and the deliberate modification of the landscape to support food production and commodity extraction.

Three pillow mounds 810m NNE of Kern Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019194. View the official record →

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What is Three pillow mounds 810m NNE of Kern Farm?

The Three pillow mounds 810m NNE of Kern Farm is a group of three medieval earthworks located near Odiham in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019194.

Who is responsible for protecting Three pillow mounds 810m NNE of Kern Farm?

Three pillow mounds 810m NNE of Kern 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 1019194.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three pillow mounds 810m NNE of Kern Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sandown Barrack Battery (3.2 km), Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church (3.3 km), Monastic grange at Haseley Manor (4.1 km).

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