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HER Number:MDV29407
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 example lies in the south-eastern part of the wood and is an oval platform measuring 3m x 5m.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 724 660
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/142

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PLATFORM (Unknown date)

Full description

McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands, Figure (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

Apparently not recorded separately in report, although is marked on figure plan of the wood.

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

(March 1985) SX 7244 6607. Oval platform measuring 3m x 5m.

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. [Mapped feature: #16345 ]
SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. Figure.
SDV364513Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2021. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital.

Associated Monuments

MDV29406Related 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 27 2022 9:17AM