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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 burners hearth measuring 6m diameter and surrounded by a low bank approximately 1m wide and 0.15m by 0.30m high.

Location

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX76NW/148

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, KW08, 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. This platform at SX 7167 6598.

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

(March 1985) SX 7167 6598. Charcoal burners hearth measuring 6m diameter and surrounded by a low bank approximately 1m wide and 0.15m by 0.30m high.

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

• EDV7430 - Woodland Survey (1985) in Wray Cleave, Sanduck Wood, Caseley Wood, Kings Wood and Fingle Woods

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