Scheduled MonumentsWalesBurnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer
Prehistoric · Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN336
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Burnt Mound
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer?

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.

What period does Burnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt Mound East of Pen-y-Gaer?

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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