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HER Number:MDV29300
Name:Charcoal hearth in Cod Wood

Summary

One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Cod Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland, platform measures 5m in diameter. Recorded in the 2017-18 survey and visible on lidar data.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 783 892
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of a group of probable post-medieval charcoal burners platforms in Cod Wood, Moretonhampstead

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/131
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

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 19 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

(May 1985) One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Cod Wood during walkover survey in 1985. Charcoal burners hearth measuring 5m in diameter, cut by forestry track at SX 7831 8930.

Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features, C133 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.

Recorded in 2017-18 field visit and marked on GIS survey layer.

Environment Agency WMS, 2020, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m (Cartographic). SDV364513.

Circular feature visible on the lidar data.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 34, fig 19.
SDV362748Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C133.
SDV364513Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2020. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #139521 ]

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:May 22 2023 10:09AM