Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVermin trap 730m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

Vermin trap 730m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren

England
List entry 1014613
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Vermin trap 730m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a small structural feature forming part of the Trowlesworthy Warren complex on Dartmoor in Devon. The trap dates to the early modern period and represents evidence of the management practices associated with the warren, which was maintained as a controlled landscape for rabbit cultivation. Vermin traps of this type were constructed to protect the warren population by eliminating predators and competing animals that threatened the economic viability of the enclosed rabbit warren. The survival of such features contributes to understanding the material culture and practical operations of early modern English warrens.

Vermin trap 730m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014613. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Vermin trap 730m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Vermin trap 730m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a small structural feature forming part of the Trowlesworthy Warren complex on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014613.

Who is responsible for protecting Vermin trap 730m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren?

Vermin trap 730m 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 1014613.

What other scheduled monuments are near Vermin trap 730m 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 (5.2 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (5.2 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (5.6 km).

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