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| HER Number: | MDV122883 |
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| Name: | Meiler platforms on eastern slope of Stingers Hill, Cornwood |
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Summary
Thirteen meiler platforms on eastern slope of Stingers Hill. The meilers comprise turf-covered, circular, earth or peat, flat-topped mounds. Some have a wedge profile to accommodate the slope. The dimensions vary considerably but 10 metres diameter is an average diameter, and some survive to over 1.5 metres high. These features have not yet been dated, but it is known from documentation, that peat charcoal was produced on Dartmoor using this method from at least the 13th century.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 627 655 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX66NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Cornwood |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | CORNWOOD |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of eight circular peat charcoal burning platforms on Langcombe Hill, dating to the medieval or later period
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of two circular peat charcoal burning platforms on Langcombe Hill, dating to the medieval or later period
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of three circular peat charcoal burning platforms on Langcombe Hill, dating to the medieval or later period
Other References/Statuses
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (Constructed, XIII to XIX - 1201 AD? (Between) to 1900 AD (Between))
Full description
Newman, P., 2018, Erme Valley Survey data (GIS and Excel spreadsheet) (Cartographic). SDV361913.
Shown as circular features on survey.
Newman, P., 2018, The Upper Erme Valley, Dartmoor National Park, Devon: An Archaeological Survey, Appendix 1 (Report - Survey). SDV362921.
Thirteen meiler platforms on eastern slope of Stingers Hill. The meilers comprise turf-covered, circular, earth or peat, flat-topped mounds. Some have a wedge profile to accommodate the slope. The dimensions vary considerably but 10 metres diameter is an average diameter, and some survive to over 1.5 metres high. These features have not yet been dated, but it is known from documentation, that peat charcoal was produced on Dartmoor using this method from at least the 13th century.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV361913 | Cartographic: Newman, P.. 2018. Erme Valley Survey data (GIS and Excel spreadsheet). GIS ShapeFile. Digital. [Mapped feature: #117221 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8082 - Survey of the Upper Erme Valley
| Date Last Edited: | Apr 16 2024 4:19PM |
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