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Prehistoric · Burnt Mound

Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM297
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Burnt Mound
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court is a prehistoric burnt mound located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation CM297. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents a characteristic example of this monument type, which typically comprises accumulated burnt stone and charcoal debris. Such burnt mounds are generally interpreted as the residue of heating activities, possibly associated with water heating for domestic or craft purposes, though their precise function remains a matter of scholarly discussion. The monument preserves evidence of prehistoric land use and domestic activity in the Carmarthenshire landscape during the Bronze Age period.

Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court?

Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court is a prehistoric burnt mound located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation CM297. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM297.

What period does Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt Mound West of Derllys Court?

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).

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