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HER Number:MDV29436
Name:Charcoal hearth in Houndsmoor Wood

Summary

One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Houndsmoor Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland; measures 6m in diameter.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 758 895
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/217

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, 29, fig 15 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

(May 1985) One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Houndsmoor Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland at SX 7592 8957. Measures 6m in diameter. Damaged by wheel ruts.

Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features, C50 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.

Platform recorded with GPS at SX 7589 8956.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 29, fig 15.
SDV362748Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C50. [Mapped feature: #16374 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7430 - Woodland Survey (1985) in Wray Cleave, Sanduck Wood, Caseley Wood, Kings Wood and Fingle Woods
  • EDV8010 - Survey of charcoal burning platforms in Fingle Woods

Date Last Edited:Dec 5 2022 1:15PM