Vermin trap near Trowlesworthy Warren House

This small vermin trap forms part of Trowlesworthy Warren, a medieval enclosed hunting ground on the open moor. Vermin traps were constructed to control predators such as foxes and badgers that threatened the warrener's stock of rabbits and game. Built from stone, these simple but effective structures reveal the practical management of Dartmoor's landscape in the medieval and early modern periods.

The trap sits within the broader warren complex near Trowlesworthy Warren House, part of a network of such enterprises across Dartmoor. Today, the site remains an unremarkable but tangible reminder of how people once worked the moor's resources, visible to walkers exploring this remote corner of the national park.

Historic England listed designation: Vermin trap 700m ENE of Trowlesworthy Warren House, forming part of Trowlesworthy Warren