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Summary

One of a number of platforms recorded in King's Wood during 1985 walkover survey of archaeological features. This circular example lies in the south-eastern part of the wood and measures 5m in diameter.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX76NW/138

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• PLATFORM (Unknown date)

Full description

McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands, 17, KW24 (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.
KW24 Platform - SX 7223 6595. Measures 5m in diameter - two depressions side by side (see also MDV29404).
NB: This platform and MDV29404 are not indicated on figure plan of wood features. Richards, A. F., 26/09/2022.

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

(March 1985) SX 7223 6595. Circular platform measuring 5m. Two depressions side by side.

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

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

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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