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HER Number:MDV29450
Name:Charcoal hearth in Butterdon Ball Wood

Summary

One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Butterdon Ball Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland; measures 3m by 4m. Recorded in 2017/18.

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/231

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, 28, fig 14 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

(May 1985) One of a number of charcoal burning platforms recorded in Butterdon Ball Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland at SX 7566 8952. Measures 3m by 4m. Track runs to SX 75718951.

Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features, C98 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.

Platform recorded with GPS at SX 7566 8952.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 28, fig 14.
SDV362748Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C98. [Mapped feature: #16389 ]

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 1:40PM