Longstone Windstrew, Burrator.
N 50° 29.912 W 004° 02.208
30U E 426467 N 5594575
A corn threshing platform on South Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM3CH9
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/15/2008
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This raised platform was used as a floor on which the grain would be threshed. The chaff would be blown clear, leaving the grain to be shovelled into sacks.
The granite built platform is 16 ft square and 4ft 6 " high and is reached by steps set in the side.
Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed
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