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HER Number:MDV125109
Name:Charcoal hearth in Hore Wood

Summary

Platform recorded in 2017-18 survey work in wood. Platform measures 4.0 metres. Eroded on upper and lower side. Blackened soil visible. Possibly associated with old pack horse track running north-east by south-west.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 750 894
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, C08 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.

Platform measures 4.0 metres. Eroded on upper and lower side. Blackened soil visible. Possibly associated with old pack horse track running north-east by south-west.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV362748Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C08. [Mapped feature: #116245 ]

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 3:38PM