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HER Number:MDV29448
Name:Charcoal hearth in Butterdon Ball Wood

Summary

At least one of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Butterdon Ball Wood during walkover survey in 1985. Measures 5m by 3m. Additional platform noted (but not shown on plan) in woodland at SX 75598948. Measures 2.5m in diameter.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 756 895
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/229

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 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

(May 1985) At least one of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Butterdon Ball Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland at SX 7564 8949. Measures 5m by 3m. Additional platform noted (but not shown on plan). In woodland at SX 75598948. Measures 2.5m in diameter.

Environment Agency WMS, 2021, Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m (Cartographic). SDV364513.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital.
SDV364513Cartographic: Environment Agency WMS. 2021. Environment Agency LIDAR Composite DTM 2020 - 1m. Environment Agency LiDAR data. Digital. [Mapped feature: #139332 ]

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

Date Last Edited:Oct 10 2022 10:19AM