Building record MNT27570 - Ben Caunt's Grave
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred SK 53342 49407 (1m by 2m) |
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Map sheet | SK54NW |
District | Ashfield |
Civil Parish | Hucknall, Ashfield |
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Full Description
Grave of English boxing champion, Ben Caunt (1815-1861). A bareknuckle boxer before glove boxing was introduced, and became the English heavyweight champion on May 11, 1841, by defeating Nick Ward. He held the title until September 9, 1845, when he was defeated by William Thompson. He is said to have had a booming voice, coming from a 6'2" barrel-chested frame. After his death, another booming voice of the area was named after him - the hour bell of Westminster takes its name from the man known as "Big Ben." (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43940079/benjamin-caunt accessed 26/11/2020)
Nominated Site for Local Listing by Ashfield District Council (ADC Ref: 950)(1).
<1> Ashfield District Council, Ashfield Local List (Document). SNT4755.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNT4755 Document: Ashfield District Council. Ashfield Local List.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM