MEM15588 - Undated charcoal burning platform in Culbone Wood (Monument)

Summary

An earthwork platform in Culbone Wood is probably the remains of a charcoal burning platform. The date of the earthwork is uncertain.

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Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

A charcoal burning platform approximately 430 metres to the north of Twitchen on the steep north facing slopes in Culbone Wood. The platform is circa 6 metres long and 3 metres wide. The rear of the platform has slumped but is still levelled into the hillslope by about 1 metre. The front, downslope edge is damaged by fallen trees but is still upstanding to a height of circa 1 metre. A large coppice oak is growing on the rear of the platform. [1]

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Report: McDonnell, R. + Faxon, K.. 2002. Culbone Woodlands: A Preliminary Archaeological Survey for Management Purposes. P.66.

External Links (0)

Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park

Map

Location

Grid reference SS 8211 4895 (point) (GPS derived)
Map sheet SS84NW
Civil Parish OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Mar 10 2021 5:23PM

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