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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 →
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.
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.
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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