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> SEM7026 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
Location
| Grid reference | SS 8211 4895 (point) (GPS derived) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SS84NW |
| Civil Parish | OARE, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
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Related Events/Activities (3)
Record last edited
Mar 10 2021 5:23PM
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