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HER Number: | MDV29393 |
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Name: | Platform in King's Wood |
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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 measures 2.5 by 5m diameter - small dip of spoil along downhill side.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 710 662 |
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Map Sheet: | SX76NW |
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Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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Civil Parish | West Buckfastleigh |
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District | South Hams |
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Ecclesiastical Parish | BUCKFASTLEIGH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX76NW/128
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- PLATFORM (Constructed, Unknown date)
Full description
McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands, 16, KW13, fig (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 7105 6624. Measures 2.5 by 5m diameter - small dip of spoil along downhill side.
McCrone, P., 1985, Visit (woodland survey) (Worksheet). SDV281898.
(March 1985) SX 7105 6624. Rectangular platform measuring 2.5m by 5m.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV281898 | Worksheet: McCrone, P.. 1985. Visit (woodland survey). Worksheet. Unknown. |
SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 16, KW13, fig. [Mapped feature: #139107 ] |
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Associated Monuments
MDV29409 | Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7430 - Woodland Survey (1985) in Wray Cleave, Sanduck Wood, Caseley Wood, Kings Wood and Fingle Woods
Date Last Edited: | Sep 26 2022 3:29PM |
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