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 surviving example of pest control infrastructure associated with the medieval and post-medieval management of Trowlesworthy Warren. The trap forms part of the wider warren complex on Dartmoor, which was established to support the commercial production of rabbits, a valuable commodity in medieval and early modern England. Such structures were integral to warren maintenance, designed to control predator populations that threatened the rabbit stock. The trap survives as a physical testament to the organised, intensive land management practices that characterised warren administration during its period of active 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 surviving example of pest control infrastructure associated with the medieval and post-medieval management of Trowlesworthy Warren. 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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