Scheduled MonumentsEnglandVermin trap and length of reave 980m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House

Vermin trap and length of reave 980m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House

England
List entry 1014471
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Vermin trap and length of reave 980m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a Bronze Age monument complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. The site comprises a vermin trap, a form of small-scale animal control structure, associated with a substantial reave, which is a prehistoric field boundary consisting of a bank and ditch. These monuments date to the Bronze Age and represent the agricultural management and land organisation practices of Dartmoor's prehistoric inhabitants. The reave system evidences the importance of pastoral farming and territorial demarcation during this period of settlement on the moorland.

Vermin trap and length of reave 980m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014471. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Vermin trap and length of reave 980m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House?

Vermin trap and length of reave 980m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House is a Bronze Age monument complex located on Dartmoor in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014471.

Who is responsible for protecting Vermin trap and length of reave 980m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House?

Vermin trap and length of reave 980m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House 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 1014471.

What other scheduled monuments are near Vermin trap and length of reave 980m ESE of Trowlesworthy Warren House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (4.6 km), Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down (4.7 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (5 km).

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