Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWarrening enclosure on Flainsey Rigg, 1.45km east of Upper Dalby Wood

Warrening enclosure on Flainsey Rigg, 1.45km east of Upper Dalby Wood

England
List entry 1020673
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Warrening enclosure on Flainsey Rigg is a medieval or post-medieval earthwork located east of Upper Dalby Wood in Yorkshire. The site consists of an enclosure whose physical form suggests use associated with rabbit warrening, a practice that became increasingly common from the medieval period onwards as a managed source of protein and fur. The earthwork remains visible as an archaeological monument preserving evidence of this form of medieval or early modern land use and resource management in the upland landscape of Yorkshire.

Warrening enclosure on Flainsey Rigg, 1.45km east of Upper Dalby Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020673. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Warrening enclosure on Flainsey Rigg, 1.45km east of Upper Dalby Wood?

Warrening enclosure on Flainsey Rigg is a medieval or post-medieval earthwork located east of Upper Dalby Wood in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020673.

Who is responsible for protecting Warrening enclosure on Flainsey Rigg, 1.45km east of Upper Dalby Wood?

Warrening enclosure on Flainsey Rigg, 1.45km east of Upper Dalby Wood 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 1020673.

What other scheduled monuments are near Warrening enclosure on Flainsey Rigg, 1.45km east of Upper Dalby Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow 570m south east of Warren House (2.7 km), Long barrow 530m north of Keeper's Cottage (2.9 km), Round barrow 470m north of Keeper's Cottage (2.9 km).

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