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HER Number:MDV133475
Name:Possible platform in King's Wood

Summary

Lidar data of Kings Wood reveals a number of potential features previously unrecorded in the wood. This is one of two circular, hollow features in the western part of the wood. Potentially charcoal burning platforms; there are a number recorded from the 1985 walkover survey. Requires field visit to confirm identification.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 708 663
Map Sheet:SX76NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWest Buckfastleigh
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishBUCKFASTLEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PLATFORM? (Unknown date)

Full description

Environment Agency WMS, 2021, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m (Cartographic). SDV364513.

Lidar data of Kings Wood reveals a number of potential features previously unrecorded in the wood. This is one of two circular, hollow features in the western part of the wood. Potentially charcoal burning platforms; there are a number recorded from the 1985 walkover survey. Requires field visit to confirm identification.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV364513Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2021. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #139112 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV133476Related to: Possible platform in King's Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Sep 27 2022 9:03AM