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| HER Number: | MDV133206 |
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| Name: | Platform in field south-east of Parkland Farm |
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Summary
Platform on gentle slope in south-west in relatively open area amongst old coppice woodland. Platform is sub-circular and approximately 8m wide along the contour and maximum of 5m from front of platform to 0.3m high scarp at the rear, upslope. The front has slumped and the platform is generally in poor condition.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 595 616 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Cornwood |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | CORNWOOD |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (Constructed, XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD? (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))
Full description
Berry, N. + Simmonds, T., 1996, An Archaeological Survey of Boro Wood (SX7571), Erme Wood (SX6357), Wistmans Wood (SX6177) and Newpark Waste (SX5961), 37, NW54 (Report - Survey). SDV360518.
SX 59556164 Platform. Platform on gentle slope in south-west in relatively open area amongst old coppice woodland. Platform is sub-circular and approximately 8m wide along the contour and maximum of 5m from front of platform to 0.3m high scarp at the rear, upslope. The front has slumped and the platform is generally in poor condition.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360518 | Report - Survey: Berry, N. + Simmonds, T.. 1996. An Archaeological Survey of Boro Wood (SX7571), Erme Wood (SX6357), Wistmans Wood (SX6177) and Newpark Waste (SX5961). Dartmoor National Park Authority Report. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 37, NW54. [Mapped feature: #138610 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7444 - Survey of Newpark Waste and Boro, Erme and Wistmans Woods
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 22 2022 2:19PM |
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