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

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]