Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVermin trap 130m west of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

Vermin trap 130m west of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

England
List entry 1014659
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Vermin trap 130m west of Great Trowlesworthy Tor is a prehistoric or medieval wildlife management feature located within the Trowlesworthy Warren complex on Dartmoor in Devon. The trap forms part of an extensive system of earthworks associated with the warren, which was used for the containment and management of rabbits and other game animals. The structure exemplifies the practical resources devoted to animal husbandry on the moor during its period of use, contributing to the archaeological understanding of warren management practices in south-western England.

Vermin trap 130m west of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014659. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Vermin trap 130m west of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Vermin trap 130m west of Great Trowlesworthy Tor is a prehistoric or medieval wildlife management feature located within the Trowlesworthy Warren complex on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014659.

Who is responsible for protecting Vermin trap 130m west of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Vermin trap 130m west 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 1014659.

What other scheduled monuments are near Vermin trap 130m west 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 (4.5 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (4.6 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (4.8 km).

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