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HER Number:MDV135322
Name:Pillow mounds at The Warren, Shirwell

Summary

The name The Warren implies that this was once the site of a rabbit warren. The possible remains of pillow mounds are visible on LiDAR on the east-facing slope.

Location

Grid Reference:SS 599 384
Map Sheet:SS53NE
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishShirwell
DistrictNorth Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishSHIRWELL

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • RABBIT WARREN (XV to Post Medieval - 1401 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Environment Agency WMS, 2022, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2022 - 1m (Cartographic). SDV365447.

An area of possible pillow mounds are visible as rectangular earthworks on LiDAR on the east side of area called The Warren. Pillow mounds are artificial, flat topped rectangular mounds often surrounded by a shallow ditch used to farm rabbits.

Kaye, S., 2024, Abandoned landscaping project and possible rabbit warrent at King's Warren, Shirwell (Interpretation). SDV366099.

The possible remains of the pillow mounds of a rabbit warren are visible on LiDAR on the east facing slope of an area called The Warren.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365447Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2022. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2022 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #143220 ]
SDV366099Interpretation: Kaye, S.. 2024. Abandoned landscaping project and possible rabbit warrent at King's Warren, Shirwell. Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 5 2024 1:47PM