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| HER Number: | MDV29300 |
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| Name: | Charcoal hearth in Cod Wood |
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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 |
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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 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
| SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 34, fig 19. |
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| SDV362748 | Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C133. |
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| SDV364513 | Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2020. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #139521 ] |
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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: | May 22 2023 10:09AM |
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