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| HER Number: | MDV29465 |
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| Name: | Platforms in Hitchcombe Wood |
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Summary
Two platforms recorded in Hitchcombe Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland, they measure 2.5m in diameter and 3m by 2m.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 766 897 |
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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/246
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, 32, fig 15-16 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.
(May 1985) Two platforms recorded in Hitchcombe Wood during walkover survey in 1985. In woodland at SX 7668 8978. Measures 2.5m in diameter. Could be small charcoal burners' hearth or natural feature.
In woodland at SX 7668 8978. Another platform also located in same spot 3m x 2m. May be a natural feature.
Parkins, M., 2017-2018, Fingle Wood archaeological features, C107 (Report - Survey). SDV362748.
Platform recorded with GPS at SX 76666 89784.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360479 | Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 32, fig 15-16. [Mapped feature: #16404 ] |
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| SDV362748 | Report - Survey: Parkins, M.. 2017-2018. Fingle Wood archaeological features. The Woodland Trust. C107. [Mapped feature: #139356 ] |
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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: | Dec 5 2022 1:45PM |
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