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| HER Number: | MDV29267 |
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| Name: | 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 4m. Not recorded in 2017-18 survey.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 767 896 |
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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
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/198
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 7673 8969. Measures 5m by 4m.
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: #16203 Located using plan as NGR appears slightly incorrect, ] |
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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 3:22PM |
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