Scheduled MonumentsWalesBurnt Mound 240m NE of Highway Park
Prehistoric · Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound 240m NE of Highway Park

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE473
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Burnt Mound
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burnt Mound 240m NE of Highway Park is a prehistoric burnt mound located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument reference PE473. Burnt mounds, typically dating to the Bronze Age or later prehistoric periods, are characterised by accumulations of fire-cracked stones mixed with charcoal and domestic refuse, indicating their use for heating water in cooking, bathing, or industrial processes. This example represents evidence of domestic activity and subsistence practices in the prehistoric communities of Pembrokeshire. The site's survival and official scheduling reflect its archaeological importance as a record of Bronze Age settlement patterns and technological practice in South Wales.

Burnt Mound 240m NE of Highway Park is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE473. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt Mound 240m NE of Highway Park?

Burnt Mound 240m NE of Highway Park is a prehistoric burnt mound located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument reference PE473. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE473.

What period does Burnt Mound 240m NE of Highway Park date from?

Burnt Mound 240m NE of Highway Park 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 240m NE of Highway Park?

Burnt Mound 240m NE of Highway Park 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 PE473.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt Mound 240m NE of Highway Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort Popton (Curtain Walls and Gun Emplacements only) (7.7 km), Enclosure & Earthworks at Lewiston Hall (8.4 km), West Pennar Camp (8.7 km).

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