Pillow mound near Trowlesworthy Warren House

This pillow mound is part of Trowlesworthy Warren, a medieval rabbit warren on Dartmoor. Pillow mounds are distinctive low, elongated earthworks built to provide habitat and shelter for rabbits, which were farmed as a valuable source of meat and fur. The warren itself represents a period when Dartmoor's moorland was actively managed for sport and profit.

Today the mound appears as a subtle ridge in the landscape, easily missed unless you know what to look for. Visiting involves walking across open moorland to find it among the wider warren complex. The site is part of Dartmoor's rich archaeological layer, offering a glimpse into medieval land use and the moor's long history of human activity and management.

Historic England listed designation: Pillow mound 860m SSE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren