MEM15638 - Possible charcoal burning platform at Ten Acre Cleave (Monument)
Summary
An earthwork platform within Ten Acre Cleave may or may not be the remains of a charcoal burning platform. The area has suffered from erosion and soil slippage.
Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record caveat document.
Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
Full Description
An earthwork platform recorded in Ten Acre Cleave could be natural in origin or potentially be the remains of a small charcoal burning platform. Erosion and soil slippage have destroyed the platform's profile making confident identification difficult. [1]
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SEM6830 Report: Berry, N.. 1995. Horner Wood 1995: An Archaeological Survey of Stoke Wood and Ten Acre Cleeve. P.17.
- <2> SEM7353 Monograph: Cannell, J.. 2005. The Archaeology of Woodland Exploitation in the Greater Exmoor Area in the Historic Period. Archaeopress BAR British Series. P.109-131; 261.
External Links (0)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Park: Exmoor National Park
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8890 4358 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84SE |
| Civil Parish | LUCCOMBE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 27 2014 11:42AM
Feedback?
Your feedback is welcome. If you can provide any new information about this record, please contact us.