MMO2875 - Medieval or post-medieval field boundary southeast of Prescott (Monument)

A linear negative earthwork visible on aerial photographs to the southeast of Prescott, at circa SS 8612 3902, may be the remains of a hollow way, potentially of medieval date. The earthwork is roughly 130 metres long and 4 wide, and is in fact a slight terrace worn into a eastern slope of a dry combe. It is aligned upon gates or breaks in the field boundaries to the north and south, and appears to be part of a long established network of farm tracks. It may also link Prescott with Stone Lane or the settlement of Stone itself. [1-3] This record was enhanced as part of the National Record of the Historic Environment to Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record data transfer project. [4] The feature is shown as a field boundary on the Tithe Map for Exford. [5] The field boundary is not shown on the 25 inch 1st Edition Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it had been removed by this time. [6]