MMO3218 - Post-medieval field boundary south of Holy Well Bridge (Monument)
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A possible medieval trackway or hollow way is visible on aerial photographs as an earthwork south of Holy Well Bridge, North Molton and adjacent to the medieval Holy Well itself. Beginning at approximately SS 7658 3131 and running approximately east to west, the ditch fades from view at approximately SS 7666 3123 and measures some 108 metres in length. The hollow way is banked on its north side and may have formed part of the original route towards the Holy Well. It is not depicted on the 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map of 1891, suggesting it was abandoned prior to this date. [1-3] A field boundary is shown in approximately this position on North Molton Tithe map between fields 1731 and 1733. [4] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [5]
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SMO4068 Aerial photograph: Various. Various. Vertical Aerial Photograph. RAF 106G/UK/1420 3279-80 (15 April 1946).
- <2> SEM6703 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1868-1901. County Series; 1st Edition 25 Inch Map. 1:2500. 1891.
- <3>XY SMO7578 Archive: English Heritage. 2007-2009. Exmoor National Park NMP: SS 73 SE. MD002195. [Mapped feature: #33137 ]
- <4> SEM7405 Map: 1841. North Molton Tithe Map and Apportionment. Land parcel 1731, 1733.
- <5> SEM7987 Digital archive: Historic England. Various. National Record of the Historic Environment (NRHE) entry. 1492776, Extant 29 September 2021.
External Links (1)
- http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=1492776 (Pastscape entry: 1492776)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Unassessed)
- National Monuments Record reference: SS 73 SE77
- NRHE HOB UID (Pastscape): 1492776
Location
Grid reference | Centred SS 7662 3127 (82m by 86m) Aerial Survey |
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Map sheet | SS73SE |
Civil Parish | NORTH MOLTON, NORTH DEVON, DEVON |
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Record last edited
Sep 29 2021 11:11AM
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