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HER Number:MDV133571
Name:Trackway in Charles Wood

Summary

Former trackway recorded in the woodland during 1985 walkover survey.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 742 892
Map Sheet:SX78NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthworks remains of Medieval or later charcoal burning platforms in Charles Wood

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • TRACKWAY (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, 25, fig 11 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

(May 1985) Track - SX 742 897. Shallow (0.10 - 0.3m) linear depression 0.5m wide. Zig-zags up the hillside adjacent to a group of charcoal hearths.

Ordnance Survey, 2022, Mastermap 2022 (Cartographic). SDV364674.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 25, fig 11.
SDV364674Cartographic: Ordnance Survey. 2022. Mastermap 2022. Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping. Digital. [Mapped feature: #139328 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV8225Related to: Wayside cross-incised stone, Charles Woods (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV6046 - Archaeological Survey of National Trust Teign Valley Properties (Ref: 6764)
  • EDV7430 - Woodland Survey (1985) in Wray Cleave, Sanduck Wood, Caseley Wood, Kings Wood and Fingle Woods

Date Last Edited:May 9 2023 11:06AM