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Burnt Mound North of Arthur's Stone is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burnt mound located near Arthur's Stone in Gower, Wales. The monument comprises a mound of fire-cracked stones and charcoal-rich soil, evidence of repeated heating and use characteristic of prehistoric burnt mounds, which are thought to have functioned in domestic contexts such as cooking or bathing. The site lies within a landscape rich in prehistoric monuments, including the nearby Neolithic chambered tomb of Arthur's Stone, suggesting occupation and activity in this area over an extended period. The specific dating and functional interpretation of this particular burnt mound remain subjects of ongoing archaeological investigation, though its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its recognized archaeological significance.
Burnt Mound North of Arthur's Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM544. View the official record →
Burnt Mound North of Arthur's Stone is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burnt mound located near Arthur's Stone in Gower, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM544.
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 the UK.
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.
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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