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| HER Number: | MDV133205 |
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| Name: | Platform in field south-east of Parkland Farm |
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Summary
Platform on south-west facing hillslope 10m below field wall in area of coppice woodland. Measures approximately 6m east-west across level area, and approximately 4m front to back of area before rising gently upslope and fading. Front is revetted with stones to a height of 0.2m. Probable charcoal burner's platform.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 594 616 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX56SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | Cornwood |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | CORNWOOD |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses: none recorded
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (Constructed, XVIII to Mid 20th Century - 1750 AD? (Between) to 1950 AD (Between))
Full description
Berry, N. + Simmonds, T., 1996, An Archaeological Survey of Boro Wood (SX7571), Erme Wood (SX6357), Wistmans Wood (SX6177) and Newpark Waste (SX5961), 37, NW53 (Report - Survey). SDV360518.
SX 59416168 Platform. Platform on south-west facing hillslope 10m below field wall in area of coppice woodland. Measures approximately 6m east-west across level area, and approximately 4m front to back of area before rising gently upslope and fading. Front is revetted with stones to a height of 0.2m. Probably as charcoal burner's platform; provides a good, level area.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV360518 | Report - Survey: Berry, N. + Simmonds, T.. 1996. An Archaeological Survey of Boro Wood (SX7571), Erme Wood (SX6357), Wistmans Wood (SX6177) and Newpark Waste (SX5961). Dartmoor National Park Authority Report. A4 Comb Bound + Digital. 37, NW53. [Mapped feature: #138609 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV7444 - Survey of Newpark Waste and Boro, Erme and Wistmans Woods
| Date Last Edited: | Aug 22 2022 2:09PM |
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