Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBenty Grange hlaew

Benty Grange hlaew

England
List entry 1013767
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Benty Grange is a Anglo-Saxon barrow burial mound located near Monyash in Derbyshire. Excavated in the nineteenth century, the monument dates to the early Anglo-Saxon period, approximately the sixth or seventh century. The barrow yielded significant archaeological material including a distinctive helmet adorned with a boar crest, weapons, and other grave goods that provide important evidence for high-status burial practices of the period. The earthwork survives as a substantial mound and remains a key site for understanding Anglo-Saxon material culture and funerary traditions in the Midlands.

Benty Grange hlaew is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013767. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Benty Grange hlaew?

Benty Grange is a Anglo-Saxon barrow burial mound located near Monyash in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013767.

Who is responsible for protecting Benty Grange hlaew?

Benty Grange hlaew is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013767.

What other scheduled monuments are near Benty Grange hlaew?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nettly Knowe bowl barrow (8.1 km), Cross Low bowl barrow (8.8 km), Bowl barrow on Wetton Hill (8.9 km).

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