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HER Number:MDV124974
Name:Charcoal Burning Platform in Yarner Wood

Summary

Cut into the slope, the platform measures 2.0 metres high at the back edge; 7.0 metres in diameter. Clearly visible on the lidar data.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 775 785
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 (Constructed, XV to Post Medieval - 1401 AD to 1750 AD (Between))

Full description

Environment Agency WMS, 1998-2016, LiDAR DTM data JPEG image (1m resolution) (Cartographic). SDV360208.

Easily visible on the lidar data.


Natural England Volunteers, 2009-2015, Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey, O58 (Worksheet). SDV350591.

Visited 08/08/2014. Large charcoal platform recorded at SX 77591 78546. Very visible platform has been excavated, measures 7.0 metres in diameter, 2.0 metres high at the back wall. Sketch made, no photographs.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV350591Worksheet: Natural England Volunteers. 2009-2015. Natural England Volunteer Archaeological Survey. Natural England Archaeological Survey. Worksheet. O58.
SDV360208Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 1998-2016. LiDAR DTM data JPEG image (1m resolution). Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #116054 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV124977Related 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)
MDV124963Related to: Large charcoal Burning Platform in Yarner Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

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

Date Last Edited:Jan 29 2019 10:03AM