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| HER Number: | MDV29420 |
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| Name: | Platform in Hannicombe Wood |
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Summary
Platform measuring 5m in diameter constructed on slope beside River Teign. Boulders and rock litter the site but the base of walling is distinguishable at the north-eastern edge of the platform and possibly the remains of walling exist at the south-western edge. Immediately to the north is a sub-rectangular depression. This may be a quarry for track material.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 737 896 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX78NW |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Moretonhampstead |
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| District | Teignbridge |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | MORETONHAMPSTEAD |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NW/130
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- PLATFORM (Constructed, Unknown date)
Full description
McCrone, P., 1985, An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands, 24, fig (Report - Survey). SDV360479.
SX 7372 8963. Platform measuring 5m in diameter constructed on slope beside River Teign. Boulders and rock litter the site but the base of walling is distinguishable at the north-eastern edge of the platform and possibly the remains of walling exist at the south-western edge. Immediately to the north is a sub-rectangular depression. This may be a quarry for track material.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 24, fig. [Mapped feature: #16358 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV6046 - Archaeological Survey of National Trust Teign Valley Properties (Ref: 6764)
- EDV7430 - Woodland Survey (1985) in Wray Cleave, Sanduck Wood, Caseley Wood, Kings Wood and Fingle Woods
| Date Last Edited: | Sep 27 2022 3:31PM |
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