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HER Number:MDV125101
Name:Charcoal hearth in Hore Wood

Summary

Platform recorded in 2017-18 survey work in wood. Platform measures 4.0 metres. Soil eroded above and some minor damage on lower side due to successive track widening over time. Darkened soil visible.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 751 893
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (Constructed, Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features, C02 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.

Platform measures 4.0 metres. Soil eroded above and some minor damage on lower side due to successive track widening over time. Darkened soil visible.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV362748Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C02. [Mapped feature: #116237 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8010 - Survey of charcoal burning platforms in Fingle Woods

Date Last Edited:Feb 4 2019 3:25PM