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HER Number: | MDV29404 |
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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 is one of a pair in the south-eastern part of the wood and measures 1.5m by 3.5m.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 722 659 |
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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/139
Monument Type(s) and Dates
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.
NB: This platform not specifically noted, although report refers to "two depressions side by side" in KW24 and no other record could be found. Also not indicated on fig plan of wood features. Richards, A. F., 26/09/2022.
McCrone, P., 1985, Visit (woodland survey) (Worksheet). SDV281898.
(March 1985) SX 7225 6594. Sub-rectangular platform measuring 1.5m x 3.5m.
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. 17, KW24?. [Mapped feature: #16342 ] |
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Associated Monuments
MDV29403 | Related to: Platform 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 4:28PM |
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