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HER Number:MDV29396
Name:Platform in King's Wood

Summary

One of a number of platforms recorded in King's Wood during 1985 walkover survey of archaeological features. This oval example lies in the southern part of the wood and measures 3m by 4m in diameter.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 713 660
Map Sheet:SX76NW
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishWest Buckfastleigh
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishBUCKFASTLEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX76NW/131

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PLATFORM (Unknown date)

Full description

McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands, 15, KW16, 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.
Oval platform - SX 7131 6600. Measures 3m by 4m.

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

(March 1985) SX 7131 6600. Oval platform measuring 3 x 4m.

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

Sources / Further Reading

SDV281898Worksheet: McCrone, P.. 1985. Visit (woodland survey). Worksheet. Unknown.
SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 15, KW16, fig. [Mapped feature: #16334 ]
SDV364513Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2021. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital.

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

Date Last Edited:Sep 26 2022 4:08PM