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 scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire that comprises evidence of iron extraction activity alongside later medieval settlement remains. The site contains multiple shaft mounds resulting from iron ore working, indicating significant extraction activity in the area during the medieval period. The earthworks preserve both the industrial archaeology of mining operations and the physical traces of associated medieval occupation and land use. The monument is of archaeological importance for understanding medieval iron production and settlement patterns in 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 scheduled ancient monument located in Yorkshire that comprises evidence of iron extraction activity alongside later medieval settlement remains. 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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