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Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court is a prehistoric burnt mound situated in Wales and protected as a scheduled monument by Cadw under reference CM297. Burnt mounds are among the most common prehistoric remains in Britain and Ireland, typically comprising heaps of heat-fractured stone accumulated over repeated use. They date predominantly to the Bronze Age, though some may be earlier or later in origin. The mound at this location sits upon bedrock of Llanvirn Rocks, composed of mudstone, siltstone and sandstone formed during the Whiterock epoch, geology that would have supplied suitable stone for heating.
The function of burnt mounds remains debated among archaeologists, though evidence suggests they relate to heat-intensive activities. They frequently occur near water sources and may have served roles in cooking, brewing, dyeing, or the processing of animal hides or plant materials. The fractured stones would have been repeatedly heated in fires and then plunged into water or other liquids to transfer warmth, a practice requiring substantial quantities of stone.
The preservation of this monument allows study of prehistoric exploitation of the Welsh landscape and technology. The site's position on local geology and its physical form contribute to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and resource management in the region.
Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM297. View the official record →
Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court is a prehistoric burnt mound situated in Wales and protected as a scheduled monument by Cadw under reference CM297.
Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court 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 West of Derllys Court 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 CM297.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maen Melyn Standing Stone (7.4 km), Yr Hen Gapel, Llanybri (7.8 km), Trefenty Standing Stone (8.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court stands on Llanvirn Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Whiterock. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.