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Platform

Platform, peatland

What is recorded here

One taut rope bridge still spans the black water at Platform. The other has given up its shape and joined the bog. A narrow strip of land holds the first bridge steady while the second has become a rumour in the reeds.
A hurdle panel (exposed L 1.7m; Wth 0.7m), orientated NNW-SSE, consisted of two sails (diam. 0.04m) and the rods (diam. 0.01-0.02m). Another possible hurdle (2m x 2m) lay nearby but it was badly milled and decomposed so identification was not certain. The evidence suggested that this was most likely the remains of a platform. Compiled by: Mary Tunney based on data supplied by Jane Whitaker, Archaeological Development Services. Date of upload: 26 August 2011

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