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| HER Number: | MDV29383 |
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| Name: | Platform in Houndsmoor Wood |
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Summary
One of a number of platforms recorded in Houndsmoor Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland; measures 7m in diameter; may be a charcoal hearth or a house platform. Recorded in 2017-18 survey of platforms.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 763 893 |
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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: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/114
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- 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, 29, fig 15 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.
SX 7632 8935 Platform measuring 7m in diameter, roughly edged by boulders. Situated within the area bounded by the outer earthworks of wooston castle. May be a charcoal hearth or a house platform.
Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features, C199 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.
Platform recorded with GPS at SX 76303 89332.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 29, fig 15. |
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| SDV362748 | Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C199. [Mapped feature: #16322 ] |
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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: | Oct 11 2022 12:09PM |
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