See important
guidance on the use of this record.
If you have any comments or new information about this record, please email us.
HER Number: | MDV30963 |
---|
Name: | Charcoal burner's hearth, Town Wood |
---|
Summary
Saucer shaped depression about 12 feet in diameter, built up on lower side. On wooded, steep hillside. Charcoal visible.
Location
Grid Reference: | SX 715 727 |
---|
Map Sheet: | SX77SW |
---|
Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
---|
Civil Parish | Widecombe in the Moor |
---|
District | Teignbridge |
---|
Ecclesiastical Parish | BUCKLAND IN THE MOOR |
---|
Protected Status
- SHINE: Earthwork remains of post medieval or earlier charcoal burners platform in Great Lot Wood
Other References/Statuses
- Old DCC SMR Ref: SX77SW/345
- SHINE Candidate (Yes)
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (Constructed, Post Medieval - 1540 AD (Between) to 1750 AD (Between))
Full description
Belsey, P. M., 1983 - 1987, Buckland In The Moor Parish Checklist (Un-published). SDV345904.
(21/03/1984) SX 71607270 Charcoal burner's hearth. Probably others in the vicinity but the wood is very thick. Saucer shaped depression about 12 feet in diameter, built up on lower side and excavated above in Great Lot Wood. On wooded, steep hillside. Charcoal visible.
Dartmoor National Park Authority, 2005, Archaeology within Town Wood, 2 (Report - Survey). SDV365028.
SX 71597270 This charcoal platform could not be found during the site visit. It is likely that the site is currently concealed by seasonal vegetation.
The charcoal platforms should be kept free of invasive scrub and tree growth. They are important in the local context of the wood.
Sources / Further Reading
SDV345904 | Un-published: Belsey, P. M.. 1983 - 1987. Buckland In The Moor Parish Checklist. Parish Checklist. A4 Single Sheet. [Mapped feature: #17411 ] |
|
| |
Associated Monuments
MDV133336 | Related to: Charcoal burning platform, Town Wood (Monument) |
MDV30723 | Related to: Town Wood, Buckland in the Moor (Monument) |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- EDV8832 - Survey of archaeological features in Town Wood
Date Last Edited: | Sep 9 2022 3:49PM |
---|
Search results generated by the HBSMR Gateway from exeGesIS SDM Ltd.