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| HER Number: | MDV119959 |
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| Name: | Platforms in Sanduck Wood |
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Summary
Group 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 776 829 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX78SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Lustleigh |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | NORTH BOVEY |
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Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of boundary bank and charcoal burning platforms in Sanduck Wood
Other References/Statuses
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, 7-8, F4-6 (Report - Survey). SDV360446.
F4 Platform. Elliptical platform cut into slope. Possible charcoal burner's hearth.
F5 Platform. Circular platform cut into slope. Possible charcoal burner's hearth.
F6 Platform. Circular platform cut into slope. Some evidence of burning. Possible charcoal burner's hearth.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360446 | Report - Survey: Smith, N. J. L.. 1992. Woodland Archaeological Survey December 1991 North Bovey Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. Digital. 7-8, F4-6. [Mapped features: #79247 ; #79248 ; #79249 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7411 - North Bovey Woodlands archaeological survey
| Date Last Edited: | Jul 2 2018 9:33AM |
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