Monument record MDR16571 - Charcoal burning platform, Shining Cliff Woods, Alderwasley
Type and Period (1)
- CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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 oval in shape, 7m x 6m. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR20545 Unpublished document: Carr, R & Smith, P. 2008. Survey Report: Haytop, Shining Cliff Wood, Alderwasley, Derbyshire. HER Doc. No. 886; Feature 24.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 33382 53302 (15m by 16m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ALDERWASLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM