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Two pillow mounds 660m ENE of Merrivale Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument forming part of Merrivale Warren in Devon. These earthworks date to the medieval period and represent the surviving remains of rabbit warrens, which were managed landscapes established to provide a renewable source of meat and fur for local landowners. Pillow mounds are characteristic linear or oval-shaped earthen banks, typically between one and three metres high, which were constructed to create suitable habitat and facilitate the management of rabbit populations in warren systems. The Merrivale Warren complex demonstrates the medieval exploitation of moorland resources on Dartmoor, reflecting the agricultural economy and land use practices of the period.
Two pillow mounds 660m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of Merrivale Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014672. View the official record →
Two pillow mounds 660m ENE of Merrivale Bridge is a scheduled ancient monument forming part of Merrivale Warren in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014672.
Two pillow mounds 660m ENE of Merrivale Bridge, forming part of Merrivale 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 1014672.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement on Wigford Down S of Durance (9.9 km), Hut circle on Wigford Down (10.1 km), Vermin trap 620m south east of Legis Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren (10.1 km).
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