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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 situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CM297. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of early domestic activity in the region. Burnt mounds of this type typically comprise heaps of fire-cracked stone and charcoal-rich soil, formed through repeated heating and cooling processes, often associated with heating water for domestic or processing purposes. This particular example contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and subsistence practices in south Wales.

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 situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference 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 the UK.

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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