MSO8727 - Post-medieval charcoal burning platform in Great Birchcleeve Wood (Monument)

A charcoal burning platform lies in Great Birchcleeve Wood centred at SS 8703 3040, half way up the steep, oak-wooded slope rising from the River Barle to the northeast. The platform is almost circular and measures 5 metres across the slope by 4.6 metres and is cut into slight natural levelling. Around the site there is a large amount of animal burrowing. The surrounding wood contains evidence of ancient coppicing. There are other similar platforms in both Great and Little Birchcleeve Woods (MSO8725, MSO8726). [1] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [2]