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HER Number:MDV29316
Name:Charcoal hearth in Hitchcombe Wood

Summary

One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Hitchcombe Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland, measures 4m in diameter. A platform recorded in the 2017-18 survey nearby appears likely to refer to the same platform.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 773 895
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of dozens of probably post-medieval charcoal burners platforms in the woods east of Woosten Castle, Moretonhampstead

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/147

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, 31, fig 16 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

(May 1985) One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Hitchcombe Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland at SX 7732 8951. Measures 4m in diameter.

Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features, C174 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.

A platform is recorded on layer using GPS at SX 7730 8951; likely that this refers to the same feature as 1985 survey.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 31, fig 16.
SDV362748Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C174. [Mapped feature: #16252 ]

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 12:22PM

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