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HER Number: | MDV135322 |
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Name: | Pillow mounds at The Warren, Shirwell |
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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 |
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Map Sheet: | SS53NE |
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Admin Area | Devon |
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Civil Parish | Shirwell |
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District | North Devon |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | SHIRWELL |
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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
SDV365447 | Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2022. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2022 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #143220 ] |
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SDV366099 | Interpretation: Kaye, S.. 2024. Abandoned landscaping project and possible rabbit warrent at King's Warren, Shirwell. Digital. |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events: none recorded
Date Last Edited: | Sep 5 2024 1:47PM |
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