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Monument record MDR16570 - Charcoal burning platform, Shining Cliff Wood, Alderwasley

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Twelve charcoal burning platforms were recorded as part of a rapid survey in 2008. Charcoal was found below the surface in each case. Most of these platforms are cut into the slope, the down slope edges have been revetted with dry stone walling and are among the best examples seen in the area. This particular example is an oval of 8m x 6m, and is set in. (1)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Carr, R & Smith, P. 2008. Survey Report: Haytop, Shining Cliff Wood, Alderwasley, Derbyshire. HER Doc. No. 886; Feature 7.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 33299 53522 (16m by 16m)
Civil Parish ALDERWASLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • EDR3943

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Record last edited

Dec 21 2018 9:27AM

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