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HER Number: | MDV29344 |
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Name: | Charcoal burning platform in Hannicombe Wood |
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Summary
One of a number of platforms recorded in the woodland during 1985 walkover survey. Likely to be charcoal burning platform. Measures 5m by 4m.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 736 893 |
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Map Sheet: | SX78NW |
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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: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NW/155
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, 23, fig (Report - Survey). SDV360479.
(May 1985). A large number of platforms exist in the woodland. Likely to be charcoal burning platforms. Some are linked by traces of footpaths or trackways, while many are cut by modern forestry tracks. Platform at SX 7361 8938 In woodland 5m x 4m.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 23, fig. [Mapped feature: #16281 ] |
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Associated Monuments
MDV29348 | Related to: Charcoal burning platform in Hannicombe Wood (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV6046 - Archaeological Survey of National Trust Teign Valley Properties (Ref: 6764)
- EDV7430 - Woodland Survey (1985) in Wray Cleave, Sanduck Wood, Caseley Wood, Kings Wood and Fingle Woods
Date Last Edited: | Sep 27 2022 3:04PM |
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