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Burnt Mound North of Glanrhocca is a prehistoric burnt mound located in Ceredigion, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of Bronze Age domestic activity in the region. The site consists of a mound composed primarily of fire-cracked stones and charcoal debris, characteristic of burnt mounds that accumulated through repeated heating and cooling cycles associated with hot water processing. Such monuments typically relate to Bronze Age subsistence practices, though the precise functional purpose remains subject to archaeological interpretation, with theories including textile dyeing, food preparation, or metal working. The monument is protected under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation (SAM CD182), reflecting its significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic economy in Wales.
Burnt Mound North of Glanrhocca is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD182. View the official record →
Burnt Mound North of Glanrhocca is a prehistoric burnt mound located in Ceredigion, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of Bronze Age domestic activity in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD182.
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 Britain.
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.
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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