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HER Number:MDV29290
Name:Platform in Hore Wood

Summary

Platform recorded in 1985, measuring 3.0 metres in diameter (unclear whether natural or charcoal hearth). Larger platform (5.0 metres) noted in 2017-18 survey work. Eroded on higher and lower side. Blackened soil and fragments of charcoal.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 751 895
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/121

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM? (Constructed, Post Medieval to XIX - 1540 AD to 1900 AD (Between))

Full description

McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

(Visited May 1985). SX 7515 8951 Small platform measuring 3.0 metres in diameter. May be charcoal burner's hearths or natural hollows similar in appearance to hearth but generally smaller.


Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features, C22 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.

Platform measures 5.0 m. Eroded on higher and lower side. Blackened soil and fragments of charcoal.
Platform measures 5.0 metres. Eroded on higher and lower side. Blackened soil and fragments of charcoal.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital.
SDV362748Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C22. [Mapped feature: #16226 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV29289Related to: Platform in Hore Wood (Monument)
MDV29291Related to: Platform in Hore Wood (Monument)

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:Feb 4 2019 12:29PM

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