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Prehistoric · Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound North of Dinaston Farm

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE488
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 Dinaston Farm is a prehistoric burnt mound located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and is recorded in the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments as PE488. Burnt mounds, typically dating from the Bronze Age to the Early Iron Age, represent domestic refuse heaps characterised by accumulations of fire-cracked stone and charcoal, evidence of repeated heating and cooling cycles. These monuments are thought to have functioned in connection with activities such as cooking, heating water, or industrial processes including metalworking. The site contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic practices in medieval Wales and the broader Bronze Age economy of the region.

Burnt Mound North of Dinaston Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE488. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt Mound North of Dinaston Farm?

Burnt Mound North of Dinaston Farm is a prehistoric burnt mound located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and is recorded in the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments as PE488. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE488.

What period does Burnt Mound North of Dinaston Farm date from?

Burnt Mound North of Dinaston Farm 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 Dinaston Farm?

Burnt Mound North of Dinaston Farm 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 PE488.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt Mound North of Dinaston Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Park Camp (6.2 km), Round Barrow S of Rosemary Lane (6.5 km), Round Barrow 110m S W of the Hoyles (7 km).

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