Monument record MDO43647 - Charcoal Burning Platform, Fontmell Magna
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Summary
A cluster of dark patches appearing as soil marks that could represent Post Medieval charcoal burning platforms. Seen in 2007 aerial photography.
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Full Description
A cluster of dark patches appearing as soil marks that could represent Post Medieval charcoal burning platforms. Seen in 2007 aerial photography. <1>
(ST 8932 1650). It is also possible that the patches represent scrubb clearance bonfires; they have a variety of shapes and sizes and seem to respect the shape of the modern field layout. However, old OS mapping suggests that the field in question has been clear of woodland since 1887 a long enough period for bonfires to have since disappeared therefore it is more likely that the marks are charcoal burning remnants.
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 8931 1650 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST81NE |
| Civil Parish | Fontmell Magna; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: ST 81 NE 74
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1518370
Record last edited
Mar 24 2022 7:45AM