Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree pillow mounds and a linear gully 200m north of Great Trowlesworthy Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

Three pillow mounds and a linear gully 200m north of Great Trowlesworthy Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

England
List entry 1014481
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three pillow mounds and a linear gully 200m north of Great Trowlesworthy Tor is a scheduled ancient monument forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren on Dartmoor in Devon. The pillow mounds are earthworks of Medieval or later date, likely constructed for rabbit warrening purposes, a common practice on moorland during the Medieval period and beyond. The linear gully represents drainage or boundary features associated with the managed warren landscape. The site exemplifies the historical use of Dartmoor uplands for organised small-game farming, which formed an important economic resource for local lords and institutions during the Medieval period and into the early modern era.

Three pillow mounds and a linear gully 200m north of Great Trowlesworthy Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014481. View the official record →

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What is Three pillow mounds and a linear gully 200m north of Great Trowlesworthy Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Three pillow mounds and a linear gully 200m north of Great Trowlesworthy Tor is a scheduled ancient monument forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014481.

Who is responsible for protecting Three pillow mounds and a linear gully 200m north of Great Trowlesworthy Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Three pillow mounds and a linear gully 200m north of Great Trowlesworthy Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren 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 1014481.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three pillow mounds and a linear gully 200m north of Great Trowlesworthy Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (4.7 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (4.8 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (5.1 km).

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