Pillow mound near Great Trowlesworthy Tor

Pillow mounds are artificial earthworks built to support rabbit warrens, a form of medieval land management that provided meat and fur for local communities and estates. This example lies within Trowlesworthy Warren, one of several such warrens recorded across Dartmoor. The mound itself is a low, elongated ridge, gradually softened by centuries of moorland weather and the grazing animals that still frequent this landscape.

From Great Trowlesworthy Tor, this scheduled monument is a subtle but tangible reminder of how the moor was worked and used in the medieval period. Walking to it draws you into the wider warren system, where earth and stone banks still mark out the boundaries of this ancient enterprise. The site sits in open country with wide moorland views, making it rewarding for those exploring Dartmoor's layered history on foot.

Historic England listed designation: Pillow mound 100m south east of Great Trowlesworthy Tor, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren