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| HER Number: | MDV29292 |
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| Name: | Charcoal hearth in Coledridge Wood |
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Summary
One of five charcoal burning platforms recorded in the southern part of Coledridge Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland, platform measures 5m by 4m. Also recorded in the 2017-18 survey.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 774 889 |
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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 a group of probable post-medieval charcoal burners platforms in Coledridge Woods and Halls Cleave , Moretonhampstead
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/123
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, 34, fig 18 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.
(May 1985) One of five charcoal burning platforms recorded in Coledridge Wood during walkover survey in 1985. Charcoal burner's hearth measuring 5m by 4m in woodland at SX 7749 8889. Has been damaged by forestry track.
Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features, C144 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.
Platform recorded during field survey visit in 2017-18.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 34, fig 18. |
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| SDV362748 | Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C144. [Mapped feature: #16228 ] |
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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
- EDV8010 - Survey of charcoal burning platforms in Fingle Woods
| Date Last Edited: | Nov 28 2022 4:52PM |
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