MDE20471 - Possible medieval hollow way or track east of Holy Well Cross (Monument)

Summary

A possible medieval hollow way or track is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork, and is cut by the modern roadway.

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Type and Period (2)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

Fragments of a linear depression run northeast to southwest on aerial photographs. Former course of trackway. [1-2] A possible medieval hollow way or track is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork east of Holy Well Cross, North Molton. The track is visible as a slight ditch, beginning at approximately SS 7631 3157 and continuing northeast to southwest, curving slightly, until it fades from view at approximately SS 7611 3115. It is cut by the modern roadway. No track or footpath is depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1891, suggesting that it was out of use by this point. In all likelihood the track predates the construction of the road and is contemporary with the medieval Holy Well and Chapel nearby. [3-5] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [6]

Sources/Archives (6)

  • <1> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. MAM/12/047 (May 1977).
  • <2> Unpublished document: McDonnell, R.. 1980. Gazetteer of Sites in the Exmoor National Park Identified through Aerial Photography. SS7631A.
  • <3> Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 543/2821 (F62) 245-46 (27 April 1964).
  • <4> Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1891.
  • <5>XY Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 SE. MD002195. [Mapped feature: #47561 ]
  • <6> Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1492772, Extant 29 September 2021.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Devon SMR Monument ID: 17857
  • Devon SMR: SS73SE/521
  • Exmoor National Park HER Number (now deleted): MMO3217
  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE76
  • NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1492772

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7621 3137 (220m by 435m)
Map sheet SS73SE
Civil Parish NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON

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Record last edited

Sep 29 2021 11:24AM

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