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Vermin trap 620m south east of Legis Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a post-medieval stone structure located on Dartmoor in Devon. The trap dates to the early modern period and represents the practical management of warrens, which were enclosed or semi-enclosed areas maintained for the exploitation of rabbits and other game. The structure survives as a stone-built feature constructed to control predators and vermin that threatened the rabbit population, reflecting the economic importance of warren management in the early modern agricultural and hunting landscape. As part of the broader Trowlesworthy Warren complex, the trap contributes to the archaeological evidence of medieval and post-medieval exploitation of Dartmoor's upland resources.
Vermin trap 620m south east of Legis Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014463. View the official record →
Vermin trap 620m south east of Legis Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a post-medieval stone structure located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014463.
Vermin trap 620m south east of Legis 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 1014463.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (5.3 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (5.4 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (5.7 km).
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