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| HER Number: | MDV29464 |
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| Name: | Platforms in Hitchcombe Wood |
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Summary
Three platforms recorded in Hitchcombe Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland, they measure 2.5m in diameter, 4m by 2m and 3m by 2m. Not recorded in 2017-18 survey.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 765 897 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX78NE |
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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
- 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/245
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, 32, fig 15-16 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.
(May 1985) Platforms recorded in Hitchcombe Wood during walkover survey in 1985.
In woodland at SX 7657 8980. Measures 2.5m in diameter. May be small charcoal burners hearth or natural features.
In woodland at SX 7657 8980. Measures 4m by 2m. A platform which could be small charcoal burners' hearth or natural features.
In woodland at SX 7663 8978. Measures 3m by 2m, could be small charcoal burners' hearth or natural features.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 30, 32, fig 15-16. [Mapped features: #16403 Two platforms recorded at this NGR, ; #139355 Single platform, ] |
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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 |
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