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| HER Number: | MDV29361 |
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| Name: | Charcoal burning platform in Charles 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 in diameter.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 743 893 |
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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
- SHINE: Earthworks remains of Medieval or later charcoal burning platforms in Charles Wood
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NW/172
- 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 7436 8937. In woodland. Measures 5m diameter.
Environment Agency WMS, 2020, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m (Cartographic). SDV364513.
Circular feature visible on the lidar data.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 24, fig 11. |
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| SDV364513 | Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2020. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #139142 ] |
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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 |
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