Archaeological sites · South West England
Pillow Mounds
In or near Yelverton.
Pillow Mounds — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
jeff collins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plym Bridge · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pillow Mounds is a archaeological located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pillow Mounds are archaeological sites located in South-West England. These earthworks, typically associated with medieval rabbit farming, represent an important aspect of historical land use and agriculture in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.4796, -3.9983
- County
- Devon
- District
- West Devon
- Parish
- Sheepstor
- Postcode
- PL20 6PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Plym Bridge — 9.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/2719474628 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pillow Mounds?
- Pillow Mounds is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL20 6PG), in the parish of Sheepstor.
- What is Pillow Mounds?
- Pillow Mounds — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pillow Mounds?
- The nearest railway station is Plym Bridge, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL20 6PG.
- Is Pillow Mounds a protected site?
- Yes — Pillow Mounds is part of the South Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Pillow Mounds free to visit?
- Yes, Pillow Mounds is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pillow Mounds?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL20 6PG. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency.