Scheduled MonumentsWalesBurnt Mound North of Glanrhocca
Prehistoric · Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound North of Glanrhocca

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD182
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 Glanrhocca is a prehistoric burnt mound situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation CD182. The site belongs to the Bronze Age period and represents a type of monument commonly found across Wales and the British Isles, characterised by accumulations of heat-fractured stone and charcoal debris. Such burnt mounds are typically associated with domestic and industrial activities, particularly hot-water processing, though their precise functions remain subject to archaeological interpretation. The physical remains at this location comprise the distinctive mound of burnt stone and archaeological material that survives from prehistory, contributing to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and resource exploitation in the Ceredigion landscape.

Burnt Mound North of Glanrhocca is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD182. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt Mound North of Glanrhocca?

Burnt Mound North of Glanrhocca is a prehistoric burnt mound situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation CD182. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD182.

What period does Burnt Mound North of Glanrhocca date from?

Burnt Mound North of Glanrhocca 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 Glanrhocca?

Burnt Mound North of Glanrhocca 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 CD182.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt Mound North of Glanrhocca?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moelfryn Round Cairn (5 km), Castell Allt-Goch (5.2 km), Craig Twrch round cairn (5.6 km).

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