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HER Number:MDV29247
Name:Charcoal hearths in Hitchcombe Wood

Summary

A number of charcoal burning platforms were recorded in Hitchcombe Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland, platforms measure 4m in diameter. Not recorded in 2017-18 survey.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 771 895
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

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/178

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, 31, fig 16 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

(May 1985) A number of charcoal burning platforms were recorded in Hitchcombe Wood during walkover survey in 1985.
In woodland at SX 7717 8952. Measures 4m in diameter.
In woodland at SX 7718 8953. Measures 4m in diameter.

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

Not recorded on layer noting platforms seen and recorded using GPS; unlikely feature?

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 31, fig 16. [Mapped features: #16183 ; #139504 ]
SDV362748Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust.

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
  • EDV8010 - Survey of charcoal burning platforms in Fingle Woods

Date Last Edited:Nov 28 2022 3:03PM

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