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| HER Number: | MDV133471 |
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| Name: | Platform in Wray Cleave Wood |
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Summary
Recorded during a walkover survey in 1985, this probable charcoal burning hearth consists of an oval platform 9m long (along contour) by 6.5m wide. The centre 4m of the downhill side is revetted with rough dry stone walling to a height of 0.5m.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 774 844 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX78SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Moretonhampstead |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MORETONHAMPSTEAD |
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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
McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands, 6, WC05, fig 3 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.
Charcoal burning platform - SX 7746 8441
Oval platform 9m long (along contour) by 6.5m wide. The centre 4m of the downhill side is revetted with rough dry stone walling to a height of 0.5m.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 6, WC05, fig 3. [Mapped feature: #139089 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV29470 | Related to: Platform in Wray Cleave Wood (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7392 - Archaeological condition survey in Wray Cleave Woods
- EDV7430 - Woodland Survey (1985) in Wray Cleave, Sanduck Wood, Caseley Wood, Kings Wood and Fingle Woods
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 23 2022 3:54PM |
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