Pillow mound

These structures date from post-medieval times and served as controlled breeding grounds for rabbits, which were valuable to estates for both meat and fur. What makes this particular mound worth visiting, though, is what archaeology has revealed underneath it.

Excavations and surface finds have uncovered evidence of a significant Roman presence beneath the mound—possibly a villa or settlement of considerable importance. Walking across this gentle rise, you're literally moving through different historical periods. Roman farmers once worked these fields during the occupation, and then, centuries later, locals built this rabbit warren directly on top of the same ground. It's a location that benefits from taking your time, allowing you to trace how successive generations of people adapted and reused this landscape for their own needs.

Miserden village itself is worth exploring on foot, with traditional Cotswold stone buildings and several footpaths that link various historical features across the wider area. When you need shops, cafes, or facilities, both Stroud and Cirencester are just a short drive away and offer considerably more in terms of amenities and opportunities to learn about the region's broader history.