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HER Number:MDV29302
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 6m by 4m. Not recorded in the 2017-18 survey.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 784 886
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/133

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. SX 7840 8862 Charcoal burners hearth measuring 6m x 4m.

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

Not recorded in 2017-18 field visit; unlikely feature?

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. [Mapped feature: #16238 ]
SDV362748Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust.

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 29 2022 10:48AM