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Burnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer is a prehistoric burnt mound situated near Pen-y-Gaer in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN336. Burnt mounds are archaeological features typically consisting of accumulated heat-fractured stone and charcoal-rich deposits, generally dating to the Bronze Age, though some examples extend into the Iron Age. These monuments are commonly interpreted as evidence of domestic activities, particularly the heating of stones for cooking or food processing, though alternative uses including bathing or metalworking have been proposed by scholars. The site represents an important resource for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and subsistence practices in the Conwy valley region.
Burnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN336. View the official record →
Burnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer is a prehistoric burnt mound situated near Pen-y-Gaer in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN336. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN336.
Burnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a burnt mound. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Burnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer 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 CN336.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Pentyrch Camp (3.9 km), St Cybi's Well (4.4 km), Cross-Incised Stone in Llangybi Churchyard (4.5 km).
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