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HER Number:MDV29330
Name:Charcoal hearth in Hall's Cleave

Summary

One of four charcoal burning platforms recorded in Hall's Cleave during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland, platform measures 5m in diameter. Recorded in the 2017-18 survey.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 776 891
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of a group of probable post-medieval charcoal burners platforms in Coledridge Woods and Halls Cleave , Moretonhampstead

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/161

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 17 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

(May 1985) One of four charcoal burning platforms recorded in Hall's Cleave during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland at SX 7766 8912. Measures 5m in diameter.

Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features, C101 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.

Platform recorded on the mapping at SX 7766 8912.

Environment Agency WMS, 2021, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m (Cartographic). SDV364513.

Visible on the lidar data.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 33, fig 17.
SDV362748Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C101.
SDV364513Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2021. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #139506 ]

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:Dec 5 2022 1:41PM