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| HER Number: | MDV29253 |
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| Name: | Charcoal hearth in Houndsmoor Wood |
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Summary
One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Houndsmoor Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland; measures 5m by 4m. Not recorded in 2017-18 survey of platforms.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 760 895 |
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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: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/184
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, 29, fig 15 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.
(May 1985) One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Houndsmoor Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland at SX 7601 8957. Measures 5m by 4m.
Environment Agency WMS, 2021, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m (Cartographic). SDV364513.
Visible on the lidar data
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 29, fig 15. |
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| SDV364513 | Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2021. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #139350 ] |
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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 11:13AM |
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