Scheduled MonumentsWalesBurnt Mound 320m S of Winsle Leys
Prehistoric · Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound 320m S of Winsle Leys

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE474
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Burnt Mound
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Burnt Mound 320m S of Winsle Leys is a prehistoric burnt mound situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a domestic site type characterised by accumulations of fire-cracked stones and charcoal, typically associated with cooking or heating practices. The burnt mound survives as an archaeological feature of significance for understanding prehistoric domestic activity and subsistence strategies in the Pembrokeshire landscape. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Welsh heritage designation system.

Burnt Mound 320m S of Winsle Leys is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE474. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt Mound 320m S of Winsle Leys?

Burnt Mound 320m S of Winsle Leys is a prehistoric burnt mound situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE474.

What period does Burnt Mound 320m S of Winsle Leys date from?

Burnt Mound 320m S of Winsle Leys 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 320m S of Winsle Leys?

Burnt Mound 320m S of Winsle Leys 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 PE474.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt Mound 320m S of Winsle Leys?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Blockhouse Fort (5.5 km), West Angle Bay Early Medieval Settlement (5.6 km), Remains of East Blockhouse N of Rat Island (5.8 km).

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