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Warren is a scheduled ancient monument in Westmorland comprising three pillow mounds situated approximately 950 metres south-west of Holme Farm at Smardale Demesne. These earthworks represent the remains of medieval rabbit warrens, a form of managed landscape feature characteristic of medieval and early post-medieval landholding practices. The pillow mounds are ridge-and-furrow cultivation features constructed to provide suitable habitat and protection for rabbit populations, which were valuable as a food resource and source of fur. The site reflects the agricultural economy and land management strategies of medieval Westmorland, demonstrating the importance of organised warren systems within the estates of significant landholders.
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 →
Warren is a scheduled ancient monument in Westmorland comprising three pillow mounds situated approximately 950 metres south-west of Holme Farm at Smardale Demesne. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018246.
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.
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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