Vermin trap near Legis Tor

This scheduled monument is a vermin trap, built from stone and positioned on Trowlesworthy Warren to the south east of Legis Tor. Such traps were constructed to control predators and pest species across Dartmoor's open moorland, reflecting centuries of human management of the landscape. The warren itself, a designated area for rabbit production and game management, shaped how the moor was used and defended.

Today the trap stands as a modest but tangible remnant of how Dartmoor communities worked the land. Its stone construction speaks to practical resourcefulness, using materials readily to hand. For those walking this part of the moor, it offers a quiet moment to consider the layered history beneath your feet and the long relationship between people and Dartmoor's open ground.

Historic England listed designation: Vermin trap 620m south east of Legis Tor forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren