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HER Number:MDV104255
Name:Charcoal platform in Yarner Wood

Summary

Charcoal burning platform adjacent to path in Yarner Wood. Platform measures approximately 4 by 5 metres. Surveyed by Natural England volunteers in 2011.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 784 788
Map Sheet:SX77NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBovey Tracey
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBOVEY TRACEY

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD (Between))

Full description

Natural England Volunteers, 2009-2015, Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey, P9 (Worksheet). SDV350591.

(Visited 16/10/2011) Probable charcoal burners’ platform in Yarner Wood. Platform measures 4 metres by 5 metres and abuts an 18th century trackway or ride through Yarner wood. The platform may include debris from the track. The downhill bank is slightly raised. Sliver birch and holly and oak saplings present.
One photograph taken. Photographic record held by Natural England.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV350591Worksheet: Natural England Volunteers. 2009-2015. Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey. Natural England Archaeological Survey. Worksheet. P9. [Mapped feature: #1707 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV103961Related to: Charcoal Burning Platform in Yarner Wood (Monument)
MDV103964Related to: Charcoal Burning Platform in Yarner Wood (Monument)
MDV103965Related to: Charcoal Burning Platform in Yarner Wood (Monument)
MDV104022Related to: Charcoal burning platform, Yarner Wood (Monument)
MDV104253Related to: Charcoal platform in Yarner Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6071 - East Devon Natural Nature Reserve and surrounds Archaeological Survey

Date Last Edited:Jun 24 2013 10:26AM