Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWarrening enclosure at Longdale Howl, 400m west of the Adder Stone

Warrening enclosure at Longdale Howl, 400m west of the Adder Stone

England
List entry 1020681
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Warrening enclosure at Longdale Howl is a medieval landscape feature located in Yorkshire, approximately 400 metres west of the Adder Stone. The enclosure represents evidence of organised rabbit management during the medieval period, when warrens were established as valuable resources for game and fur production on manorial lands. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure whose physical form reflects the practical requirements of medieval warren management and territorial definition. As a designated heritage monument, the site contributes to understanding the medieval economy and land use practices in the Yorkshire uplands.

Warrening enclosure at Longdale Howl, 400m west of the Adder Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020681. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Warrening enclosure at Longdale Howl, 400m west of the Adder Stone?

Warrening enclosure at Longdale Howl is a medieval landscape feature located in Yorkshire, approximately 400 metres west of the Adder Stone. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020681.

Who is responsible for protecting Warrening enclosure at Longdale Howl, 400m west of the Adder Stone?

Warrening enclosure at Longdale Howl, 400m west of the Adder Stone 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 1020681.

What other scheduled monuments are near Warrening enclosure at Longdale Howl, 400m west of the Adder Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (5.6 km), Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (5.7 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (5.8 km).

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