Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWarren including three pillow mounds at Smardale Demesne, 950m south west of Holme Farm

Warren including three pillow mounds at Smardale Demesne, 950m south west of Holme Farm

England
List entry 1018246
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Warren is a group of three pillow mounds located at Smardale Demesne, approximately 950 metres south-west of Holme Farm in Westmorland, England. Pillow mounds are earthwork features, typically elongated and rounded in form, constructed during the medieval period and later to create warrens for the management and breeding of rabbits, which were an important source of meat and fur for landowners. These examples at Smardale Demesne represent medieval or early post-medieval agricultural land management practices, reflecting the value placed on rabbit husbandry as a form of animal husbandry by the local estates. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference NHLE list entry 1018246.

Warren including three pillow mounds at Smardale Demesne, 950m south west of Holme Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018246. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Warren including three pillow mounds at Smardale Demesne, 950m south west of Holme Farm?

Warren is a group of three pillow mounds located at Smardale Demesne, approximately 950 metres south-west of Holme Farm in Westmorland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018246.

Who is responsible for protecting Warren including three pillow mounds at Smardale Demesne, 950m south west of Holme Farm?

Warren including three pillow mounds at Smardale Demesne, 950m south west of Holme Farm 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 1018246.

What other scheduled monuments are near Warren including three pillow mounds at Smardale Demesne, 950m south west of Holme Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn on the summit of Rasett Hill (2 km), Dykes and mounds on either side of Scandal Beck (3 km), Medieval settlement and chapel site N of Newbiggin-on-Lune (3.2 km).

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