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HER Number:MDV119956
Name:Platforms in Sanduck Grove

Summary

Pair of platforms, roughly circular / elliptical in shape, noted in 1991 survey of the woodland in the northern part of the wood. Thought to be charcoal burning hearths.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 774 828
Map Sheet:SX78SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishLustleigh
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishNORTH BOVEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (XVIII to XIX - 1750 AD? to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Smith, N. J. L., 1992, Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands, 6, B3-4 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.

B3 Platform. Circular platform cut into the hillside. Possible charcoal burner's hearth.
B4 Platform. Elliptical platform; a line of large stones have been placed along the western edge. Possible charcoal burner's hearth.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360446Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 6, B3-4. [Mapped features: #79241 ; #79242 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey

Date Last Edited:Oct 9 2017 9:32AM