Vermin Trap, Gutter Tor 2
N 50° 29.044 W 004° 00.330
30U E 428665 N 5592936
A vermin trap on Southern Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM3F59
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/27/2008
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This trap if rather difficult to notice, the funnels walls
are not very visible but it has a cover stone which is a
little overgrown.
These traps were used to catch weasels and stoats which were the main predators of the rabbit, they were caught in traps which funneled them into a small granite tunnel (usually 1m x 0.5m), and then secured them there with slate shutters, triggered to drop when the animal entered the trap.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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