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| HER Number: | MDV29235 |
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| Name: | Possible charcoal hearth in Hitchcombe Wood |
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Summary
One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Hitchcombe Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland, measures 5m by 3m. Not recorded in 2017-18 survey.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 768 898 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX78NE |
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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
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of dozens of probably post-medieval charcoal burners platforms in the woods east of Woosten Castle, Moretonhampstead
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/166
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, 30, fig 16 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.
(May 1985) One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Hitchcombe Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland at SX 7689 8982. Measures 5m by 3m and has been damaged by forestry track.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 30, fig 16. [Mapped feature: #16171 ] |
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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
| Date Last Edited: | Oct 11 2022 3:59PM |
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