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| HER Number: | MDV29322 |
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| Name: | Charcoal hearth in Langland Wood |
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Summary
One of two charcoal burning platforms recorded in Langland Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland, platform measures 3m in diameter. Possibly not recorded in the 2017-18 survey; only one platform shown, which may be MDV29326.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 774 898 |
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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 dozens of probably post-medieval charcoal burners platforms in the woods east of Woosten Castle, Moretonhampstead
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/153
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, 33, fig 16 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.
(May 1985) One of two charcoal burning platforms recorded in Langland Wood during walkover survey in 1985. Charcoal burner's hearth in woodland at SX 7740 8985, measuring 3m in diameter.
Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features (Report - Survey). SDV362748.
Not recorded.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 33, fig 16. [Mapped feature: #16259 ] |
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| SDV362748 | Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV29326 | Related to: Charcoal hearth in Langland Wood (Monument) |
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 3:19PM |
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