Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo pillow mounds 415m and 430m north east of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

Two pillow mounds 415m and 430m north east of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

England
List entry 1015754
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Overview

History & significance

The two pillow mounds 415m and 430m north east of Trowlesworthy Warren House form part of Trowlesworthy Warren, a Bronze Age and medieval monument complex on Dartmoor in Devon. These earthworks are characteristic examples of pillow mounds, artificial rabbit warrens created during the medieval period to manage populations of rabbits for food and fur. The mounds, which remain visible as distinctive linear or oval-shaped earthen banks, represent the intensive land management practices of medieval landowners. Together with other features of the Warren complex, they demonstrate the economic importance of rabbit farming on Dartmoor during the medieval period and into the early modern era.

Two pillow mounds 415m and 430m north east of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015754. View the official record →

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What is Two pillow mounds 415m and 430m north east of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

The two pillow mounds 415m and 430m north east of Trowlesworthy Warren House form part of Trowlesworthy Warren, a Bronze Age and medieval monument complex on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015754.

Who is responsible for protecting Two pillow mounds 415m and 430m north east of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Two pillow mounds 415m and 430m north east of Trowlesworthy Warren House 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 1015754.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two pillow mounds 415m and 430m north east of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (5.1 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (5.1 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (5.5 km).

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