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HER Number:MDV133645
Name:Charcoal hearth in Cod Wood

Summary

One of a number of previously unrecorded charcoal burning platforms in Cod Wood during walkover survey in 2017-18. Not recorded in the 1985 survey of the woodland but is visible on the lidar data.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 787 887
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of a group of probable post-medieval charcoal burners platforms in Cod Wood, Moretonhampstead

Other References/Statuses

  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (Constructed, XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))

Full description

Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features, C203 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.

One of a number of previously unrecorded charcoal burning platforms in Cod Wood during walkover survey in 2017-18. Not recorded in the 1985 survey of the woodland.

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

Visible on the lidar data.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV362748Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C203.
SDV364513Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2020. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #139536 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV8010 - Survey of charcoal burning platforms in Fingle Woods

Date Last Edited:May 22 2023 10:25AM