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Moel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising an enclosed hut circle and associated burnt mound. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of early pastoral settlement patterns in upland Wales. The hut circle, defined by a stone-built or stone-faced circular structure, would have served as a domestic dwelling, whilst the burnt mound—a characteristic accumulation of fire-cracked stones and charred material—indicates intensive heating activities, likely related to food preparation, cooking, or ritual practices common to prehistoric communities. The monument is protected by Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument under reference ME118.
Moel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME118. View the official record →
Moel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising an enclosed hut circle and associated burnt mound. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME118.
Moel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Moel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound 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 ME118.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du (5.8 km), Brwyn-Llynau Enclosed Settlement (6.2 km), Clogwyn Arllef Hillfort & Field System (6.5 km).
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