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HER Number: | MDV29409 |
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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. Shallow depression surrounded by low bank 0.15m-0.30m high and 1-2m wide.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 710 662 |
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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/144
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, KW05, 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 7106 6628 Charcoal burner's hearth measuring 6m diameter. Shallow depression surrounded by low bank 0.15m-0.30m high and 1-2m wide.
McCrone, P., 1985, Visit (woodland survey) (Worksheet). SDV281898.
(March 1985) SX 7106 6628 Charcoal burner's hearth measuring 6m diameter. Shallow depression surrounded by low bank 0.15m-0.30m high and 1-2m wide.
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, KW05, 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: #139103 Possible hearth visible as a circular area, ] |
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Associated Monuments
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MDV29413 | Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument) |
MDV29414 | Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument) |
MDV29410 | Related to: Charcoal burners' hearth in King's Wood (Monument) |
MDV133473 | Related to: Platform in King's Wood (Monument) |
MDV29393 | 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 12:48PM |
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