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Burnt Mound 500m ESE of Llwyn Wennol is a prehistoric domestic burnt mound located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CM288. Burnt mounds, typically dating to the Bronze Age though some may extend into the Iron Age, consist of accumulated heaps of fire-cracked stones mixed with charcoal and domestic debris, evidence of repeated heating and cooling cycles. This example represents the material remains of early subsistence activities, possibly related to food preparation, water heating, or industrial processes such as metal working. The site's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance in understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic practices in Wales.
Burnt Mound 500m ESE of Llwyn Wennol is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM288. View the official record →
Burnt Mound 500m ESE of Llwyn Wennol is a prehistoric domestic burnt mound located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CM288. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM288.
Burnt Mound 500m ESE of Llwyn Wennol 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.
Burnt Mound 500m ESE of Llwyn Wennol 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 CM288.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Fadog round cairn (4.1 km), Bwlch y Ddeuwynt Round Cairn (4.2 km), Cwm Twrch settlement and limekiln (4.4 km).
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