Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVermin trap 700m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

Vermin trap 700m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

England
List entry 1014612
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A vermin trap 700m east-north-east of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a component structure within the Trowlesworthy Warren complex on Dartmoor, Devon. The trap forms part of the medieval and post-medieval warren system, which functioned as a managed landscape for rabbit exploitation. Warren systems of this type, typically dating from the medieval period onwards, employed various ancillary structures to control predators and manage animal populations. The presence of this discrete trap reflects the intensive husbandry practices characteristic of established warrens during their operational periods.

Vermin trap 700m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014612. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Vermin trap 700m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

A vermin trap 700m east-north-east of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a component structure within the Trowlesworthy Warren complex on Dartmoor, Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014612.

Who is responsible for protecting Vermin trap 700m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Vermin trap 700m ENE 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 1014612.

What other scheduled monuments are near Vermin trap 700m ENE 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 (5.1 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (5.2 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (5.5 km).

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