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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

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX76NW/133

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• PLATFORM (Unknown date)

Full description

McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands, 16, KW18, 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 7165 6606. Measures 3m by 4m.

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

(March 1985) SX 7165 6606. Oval platform measuring 3m x 4m.

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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