Scheduled MonumentsEnglandIron mining shaft mounds and medieval earthworks south of Bentley Grange Farm

Iron mining shaft mounds and medieval earthworks south of Bentley Grange Farm

England
List entry 1005786
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Iron mining shaft mounds and medieval earthworks south of Bentley Grange Farm is a designated ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising evidence of both extractive industry and settlement activity. The site contains the remains of iron mining shafts, visible as surface mounds, indicating medieval or early modern exploitation of local iron ore deposits. Associated with these mining features are earthwork remains of medieval date that suggest settlement or agricultural activity contemporaneous with or subsequent to the mining operations. The monument preserves important archaeological evidence for the industrial heritage and land use patterns of medieval and early modern Yorkshire.

Iron mining shaft mounds and medieval earthworks south of Bentley Grange Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005786. View the official record →

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What is Iron mining shaft mounds and medieval earthworks south of Bentley Grange Farm?

Iron mining shaft mounds and medieval earthworks south of Bentley Grange Farm is a designated ancient monument in Yorkshire comprising evidence of both extractive industry and settlement activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005786.

Who is responsible for protecting Iron mining shaft mounds and medieval earthworks south of Bentley Grange Farm?

Iron mining shaft mounds and medieval earthworks south of Bentley Grange Farm 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 1005786.

What other scheduled monuments are near Iron mining shaft mounds and medieval earthworks south of Bentley Grange Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Emley Day Holes, 200m east of Churchill Farm (2.1 km), Standing cross at Emley (2.2 km), New Hall moat and fishpond (2.8 km).

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