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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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference PE488. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents a type of archaeological feature commonly found across Britain and Ireland, comprising a mound of fire-cracked stone and charred material that accumulated through repeated heating and cooling cycles. Such burnt mounds are typically interpreted as the remains of cooking or metalworking activities, though their precise function remains a subject of scholarly debate. The monument survives as a visible earthwork and constitutes an important record of Bronze Age domestic and industrial practice in the Pembrokeshire landscape.

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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference 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 the UK.

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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