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Summary

One of a number of platforms recorded in King's Wood during 1985 walkover survey of archaeological features. This example lies in the western part of the wood and measures 3m by 4m. It has a brick built box set into the surface of this platform. A glazed earthenware pipe leads from the south wall of the platform and was recorded appearing from the slope approximately 10m to the south.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX76NW/126

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• PLATFORM (Constructed, Unknown date)
• STRUCTURE (Constructed, Unknown date)

Full description

McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands, 17, KW26 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

A number of other platforms exist in King's Wood of varying sizes and usually on the steeper slopes of the wood. Some of these may be natural, particularly the smaller ones. Where these platforms are oval or sub-rectangular the long axis lies along the contour. The larger platforms may be charcoal hearths.
Platform - SX 7117 6631
Platform measures 3m by 5m. Set into the surface of this platform is a brick built box 0.85m by 0.5m by 0.3m deep (internally). This was covered over by slate slabs. The bottom is tiled with red clay tiles. The bricks are probably of Bovey Basin clay and are stamped CWP.
An outlet pipe of 4 inches glazed earthenware leads from the south wall, appearing from the slope approximately 10m to the south.

McCrone, P., 1985, Visit (woodland survey) (Worksheet). SDV281898.

(1985) SX 7117 6631 . Into the surface of this platform is let a brick built box 0.85m by 0.5m by 0.3m deep. The bottom is covered with red clay tiles and the brick box is covered with slate slabs laid across it. From the south wall a glazed earthenware pipe leads off underground for 8m. Details and sketch on worksheet.

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

Sources / Further Reading

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

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