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HER Number:MDV29360
Name:Charcoal burning platform in Charles Wood

Summary

One of a number of platforms recorded in the woodland during 1985 walkover survey. Likely to be charcoal burning platform. Measures 4m diameter.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 743 894
Map Sheet:SX78NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthworks remains of Medieval or later charcoal burning platforms in Charles Wood

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NW/171
  • SHINE Candidate (Yes)

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, 24, fig 11 (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 7434 8940. In woodland. Measures 4m diameter - tree damage to front edge.

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

Roughly circular feature 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. 24, fig 11.
SDV364513Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2020. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #139141 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

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:May 9 2023 11:06AM