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HER Number:MDV29463
Name:Platforms in Hitchcombe Wood

Summary

Two platforms recorded in Hitchcombe Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland, they measure 2.5m in diameter and 4m by 2m. Not recorded in 2017-18 survey.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 765 898
Map Sheet:SX78NE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of dozens of probably post-medieval charcoal burners platforms in the woods east of Woosten Castle, Moretonhampstead

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78NE/244

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • 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, 30, fig 15-16 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

(May 1985) Two platforms recorded in Hitchcombe Wood during walkover survey in 1985.
In woodland at SX 7653 8981. Measures 2.5m diameter. May be small charcoal burners' hearth or natural features.
In woodland at SX 7653 8981. Measures 4m by 2m. May be small charcoal burners' hearth or natural features.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 30, fig 15-16. [Mapped feature: #16402 ]

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:Oct 11 2022 2:35PM