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Prehistoric · Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound North of Arthur's Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM GM544
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Burnt Mound
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burnt Mound North of Arthur's Stone is a prehistoric domestic site located in Gower, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM GM544) by Cadw. The monument consists of a burnt mound, a characteristic feature of Bronze Age domestic activity, formed from fire-cracked stones and charred material accumulated through repeated heating and cooling processes. Such sites typically date from the Bronze Age and are associated with settlement activities including cooking, water heating, and hide working. The burnt mound at this location represents evidence of prehistoric domestic economy and settlement patterns in the Gower Peninsula during this early metalworking period.

Burnt Mound North of Arthur's Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM544. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt Mound North of Arthur's Stone?

Burnt Mound North of Arthur's Stone is a prehistoric domestic site located in Gower, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM GM544) by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM544.

What period does Burnt Mound North of Arthur's Stone date from?

Burnt Mound North of Arthur's Stone 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 North of Arthur's Stone?

Burnt Mound North of Arthur's Stone 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 GM544.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt Mound North of Arthur's Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (4.6 km), Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (4.6 km), Castell Oxwich (4.7 km).

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