Scheduled MonumentsWalesBurnt Mound 160m E of Woodsend
Prehistoric · Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound 160m E of Woodsend

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE475
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Burnt Mound
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burnt Mound 160m E of Woodsend is a Prehistoric domestic burnt mound situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Burnt mounds are archaeological features typically dating to the Bronze Age, consisting of accumulated burnt stone debris resulting from repeated heating and cooling cycles, often associated with domestic activities including cooking and water heating. The mound at Woodsend, recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation PE475, represents evidence of prehistoric settlement and subsistence practices in the locality. Such monuments are valued for their potential to illuminate Bronze Age domestic economy and technological practices through archaeological investigation and analysis of their material composition.

Burnt Mound 160m E of Woodsend is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE475. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt Mound 160m E of Woodsend?

Burnt Mound 160m E of Woodsend is a Prehistoric domestic burnt mound situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE475.

What period does Burnt Mound 160m E of Woodsend date from?

Burnt Mound 160m E of Woodsend dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a burnt mound. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnt Mound 160m E of Woodsend?

Burnt Mound 160m E of Woodsend is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is PE475.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt Mound 160m E of Woodsend?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Angle Dovecot (7.4 km), The Tower (7.4 km), Angle Castle (7.6 km).

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