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HER Number:MDV29470
Name:Platform in Wray Cleave Wood

Summary

Recorded during a walkover survey in 1985, this probable charcoal burning hearth is a fairly large platform (14m by 8m) which resembles a small mine spoil heap but no sign of adits or shafts could be discerned.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 774 843
Map Sheet:SX78SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishMoretonhampstead
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishMORETONHAMPSTEAD

Protected Status

  • SHINE: Earthwork remains of possible charcoal burners' platform in woods at Wray Cleave

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78SE/104
  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX78SE/93

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • PLATFORM (Constructed, Post Medieval - 1540 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))
  • 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, 6, WC06, Fig 3 (Report - Survey). SDV360479.

Platform - SX 7748 8432
Measures 14m by 8m. This is a fairly large platform which resembles a small mine spoil heap but no sign of adits or shafts could be discerned.

McCrone, P., 1985, Visit (woodland survey) (Worksheet). SDV281898.

(January 1985) SX 7748 8432 In woodland 14m by 8m. Constructed largely of stones. Possible charcoal burner's hearth or platform for a small house.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV281898Worksheet: McCrone, P.. 1985. Visit (woodland survey). Worksheet. Unknown.
SDV360479Report - Survey: McCrone, P.. 1985. An Archaeological Survey of Some Dartmoor Woodlands. Dartmoor National Park Authority. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 6, WC06, Fig 3. [Mapped feature: #16409 ]

Associated Monuments

MDV133471Related to: Platform in Wray Cleave Wood (Monument)
MDV29480Related to: Platform in Wray Cleave Wood (Monument)
MDV29474Related to: Small quarry in Wray Cleave Wood (Monument)

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events

  • EDV7392 - Archaeological condition survey in Wray Cleave Woods
  • EDV7430 - Woodland Survey (1985) in Wray Cleave, Sanduck Wood, Caseley Wood, Kings Wood and Fingle Woods

Date Last Edited:Sep 26 2022 9:06AM

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