Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVermin trap 490m south of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

Vermin trap 490m south of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

England
List entry 1015746
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Vermin trap 490m south of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a component structure of Trowlesworthy Warren, a medieval rabbit warren situated on Dartmoor in Devon. The trap forms part of the warren's management infrastructure, which dates to the medieval period when such facilities were established to control predators and maintain the warren's productivity. Vermin traps of this type were essential elements of warren administration, designed to protect the valuable rabbit population from foxes, stoats, and other predatory animals. The structure survives as a physical remnant of the medieval warren's operational systems and contributes to the archaeological understanding of Dartmoor's medieval economy and land use.

Vermin trap 490m south of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015746. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Vermin trap 490m south of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Vermin trap 490m south of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a component structure of Trowlesworthy Warren, a medieval rabbit warren situated on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015746.

Who is responsible for protecting Vermin trap 490m south of Trowlesworthy Warren House forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Vermin trap 490m south 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 1015746.

What other scheduled monuments are near Vermin trap 490m south 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 (4.4 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (4.8 km), Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains (5.2 km).

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