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The vermin trap immediately south west of Legis Tor forming part of Legistor Warren is a post-medieval structure designed to control predatory animals within an enclosed warren system. Dating from the early modern period, it represents the practical infrastructure necessary to manage rabbit populations, which were valuable commercial resources in Devon during this era. The trap constitutes physical evidence of the warren's operational methods and the economic importance of game management on the moorland landscape. As part of the broader Legistor Warren complex, it demonstrates the systematic approach to animal husbandry and resource exploitation characteristic of early modern rural enterprises.
Vermin trap immediately south west of Legis Tor forming part of Legistor Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008716. View the official record →
The vermin trap immediately south west of Legis Tor forming part of Legistor Warren is a post-medieval structure designed to control predatory animals within an enclosed warren system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008716.
Vermin trap immediately south west of Legis Tor forming part of Legistor 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 1008716.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric barrow cemetery on Crownhill Down, 900m north of Drakelands Farm (5.7 km), Round barrow 950yds (868m) N of Drakeland Corner (6 km), Boringdon Camp hillfort and associated remains (6.5 km).
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