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Summary

One of a number of platforms recorded in King's Wood during 1985 walkover survey of archaeological features. This example is recorded in the southern part of the wood (measuring 5m by 2m), but is not marked on the report plan.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses: none recorded

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• PLATFORM? (Unknown date)

Full description

McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands, 16, KW19 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

A number of other platforms exist in King's Wood of varying sizes and usually on the steeper slopes of the wood. Some of these may be natural, particularly the smaller ones. Where these platforms are oval or sub-rectangular the long axis lies along the contour. The larger platforms may be charcoal hearths.
KW19 Platform - SX 7165 6582. Measures 5m by 2m in diameter.
NB: this platform is not marked on the report plan (and is not visible on the lidar data); field visit to confirm identification would be helpful. Richards, A. F., 27/09/2022.

Sources / Further Reading

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

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