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HER Number:MDV133465
Name:Platforms in Caseley Wood

Summary

Two platforms were recorded in the wood during walkover survey in 1985. Both lie near the eastern boundary of the wood.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 790 824
Map Sheet:SX78SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishLustleigh
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishLUSTLEIGH

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

McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands, 12, CW03-04, Fig 6 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

Features recorded during walkover survey carried out in January - April 1985.
(CW03) Platform - SX 7908 8250. Measures 7m by 4m, 10 metres from the stream forming the east boundary of the wood. Some charcoal in soil.
(CW04) Platform - SX 7906 8239. Measures 4m by 9m. Built out of the side of the stream gully which forms the east boundary of the wood.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 12, CW03-04, Fig 6. [Mapped features: #139080 CW03, ; #139081 CW04, ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7430 - Woodland Survey (1985) in Wray Cleave, Sanduck Wood, Caseley Wood, Kings Wood and Fingle Woods

Date Last Edited:Sep 23 2022 1:32PM