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HER Number:MDV29408
Name:Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood

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
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/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

SDV281898Worksheet: McCrone, P.. 1985. Visit (woodland survey). Worksheet. Unknown.
SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 16, KW04, fig.
SDV364513Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2021. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #139102 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV29410Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument)
MDV29411Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument)
MDV29412Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument)
MDV29413Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument)
MDV29414Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument)
MDV29409Related 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