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While details about these earthworks are not widely documented, the area is known for its rich archaeological significance. Holly Hill itself is a place of interest, with its Grade II listed status indicating its historical importance. 
The nearby St. Michael's Well, located beneath Holly Hill, is a site of ancient reverence, believed to have been dedicated to St. Michael, known in legend as a dragon-slayer. This well is part of the village's heritage, with its waters once thought to have healing properties. 
The Legend of the Well Dragon
The local folklore also speaks of a dragon that terrorized the area until it was defeated by an ancestor of the Latimer's, a tale that adds a mythical layer to the region's narrative. In the verdant valleys of Well, nestled within the heart of North Yorkshire, whispers of ancient folklore still echo through the ages. It is said that a fearsome dragon, scales shimmering like emerald and eyes ablaze with a fire as old as time, once laid claim to these lands. Villagers lived in the shadow of terror, their lives dictated by the whims of this malevolent beast. Crops were scorched, livestock vanished, and the night was filled with the dragon's wrathful roars.
Amidst this reign of fear, a hero emerged from the lineage of the Latimer's, a family whose roots were as deep as the history of Well itself. This ancestor, armed with courage as his shield and valour as his sword, embarked on a quest to rid the land of the dragon's tyranny. The battle was fierce, the skies alight with the dragon's fiery breath and the clashing of steel. Legends speak of a fight that lasted a day and a night, a dance of death and defiance that would determine the fate of Well. When dawn broke over the horizon, it was the Latimer who stood victorious. The dragon, defeated, lay upon the ground, its reign ended by the hands of a mortal man. The people of Well rejoiced, their lives no longer bound by fear. They celebrated their hero, whose bravery had restored peace to their world. This tale, passed down through generations, has woven itself into the fabric of the region's narrative. It serves as a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome even the most daunting of adversaries. The dragon of Well has become more than just a story; it is a symbol of hope, a reminder that even the darkest of times can be vanquished by the light of courage. Today, the legend of the dragon and the Latimer ancestor remains a cherished part of Well's heritage. It is a story that captures the imagination, inviting one to ponder the mysteries of the past and the legends that shape our present. As the years pass, the tale continues to add a mythical layer to the tapestry of Well's history, ensuring that the dragon and the hero who defeated it will never be forgotten. 
Possible dates for the earthworks
The earthworks may well be remnants of past human activity, possibly dating back to Roman times, as indicated by the presence of a Roman bath-house in the vicinity. There is also a chance of these being even earlier, given their relationship to the Well Beck, the source of St Michael's Well, a place of known veneration and in an area now almost certain to have been part of the ritual landscape of the Thornborough Henges.Site Gallery
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