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| HER Number: | MDV29408 |
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| Name: | Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood |
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Summary
One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in King's Wood during 1985 walkover survey of archaeological features. Charcoal burner's hearth measuring 6m diameter.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 709 662 |
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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/143
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (Constructed, XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))
Full description
McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands, 16, KW04, fig (Report - Survey). SDV360479.
Charcoal hearths in King's Wood. A number of features have been identified as charcoal burners' hearths. These are either circular platforms built out from sloping ground or circular platforms on more level ground, 5-6m in diameter, sometimes bounded by a low (0.15-0.3m) bank between 1 and 2 metres in width.
SX 7100 6628. Charcoal burner's hearth measuring 6m diameter.
McCrone, P., 1985, Visit (woodland survey) (Worksheet). SDV281898.
(May 1985) SX 7100 6628. Charcoal burner's hearth measuring 6m diameter.
Environment Agency WMS, 2021, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m (Cartographic). SDV364513.
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. 16, KW04, fig. |
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| SDV364513 | Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2021. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #139102 ] |
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Associated Monuments
| MDV29410 | Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument) |
| MDV29411 | Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument) |
| MDV29412 | Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument) |
| MDV29413 | Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument) |
| MDV29414 | Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument) |
| MDV29409 | Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth 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 12:48PM |
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