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| HER Number: | MDV29326 |
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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 4m by 3m. Apparently recorded in the 2017-18 survey; only one platform shown in Langland Wood.
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/157
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (XVIII to Unknown - 1750 AD)
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. In woodland at SX 7744 8984. Measures 4m x 3m.
Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features, C90 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.
Marked on the survey layer at SX 7742 8983.
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: #16262 ] |
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| SDV362748 | Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C90. |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV29322 | 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: | Dec 5 2022 1:37PM |
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