MEM15546 - Undated charcoal burning platform in Withycombe Wood (Monument)
Summary
A possible charcoal burning platform is situated on the north facing slopes of Withycombe Wood.
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
A possible charcoal burning platform on the north facing slopes of Withycombe Wood, approximately 350 metres north-north-west of Parsonage Farm. The platform is visible as an oval earthwork measuring circa 9 metres by 4 metres, cut into the hillside to a depth of around 1 metre and built up on the downslope side to a similar height. [1]
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SEM7026 Report: McDonnell, R. + Faxon, K.. 2002. Culbone Woodlands: A Preliminary Archaeological Survey for Management Purposes. P.35-36.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
Location
| Grid reference | SS 838 480 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NW |
| Civil Parish | OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
Aug 17 2020 12:08PM
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