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Prehistoric · Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound 250m S of Cwm

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM289
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Burnt Mound
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burnt Mound 250m S of Cwm is a prehistoric burnt mound located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CM289. The site comprises a mound formed from fire-cracked stones and charcoal-rich deposits, characteristic of Bronze Age domestic activity. Such burnt mounds, known colloquially as fulachta fiadh in Irish contexts, typically date to the Bronze Age and are interpreted as the remains of cooking places or heated water facilities associated with settlement activity. The monument represents an important record of prehistoric domestic practice and thermal technology in the Welsh Bronze Age landscape.

Burnt Mound 250m S of Cwm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM289. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt Mound 250m S of Cwm?

Burnt Mound 250m S of Cwm is a prehistoric burnt mound located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CM289. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM289.

What period does Burnt Mound 250m S of Cwm date from?

Burnt Mound 250m S of Cwm dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a burnt mound. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnt Mound 250m S of Cwm?

Burnt Mound 250m S of Cwm 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 CM289.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt Mound 250m S of Cwm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cincoed Limestone Quarries and Kilns (3.4 km), Group of Burnt Mounds 300m SSW of Cilcoll Farm (3.4 km), Limekilns East of Cincoed (3.5 km).

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