Scheduled MonumentsWalesMoel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Moel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME118
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moel y Glo Homestead and Burnt Mound is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising an enclosed hut circle associated with a burnt mound of archaeological significance. The site dates to the Bronze Age, representing the remains of a domestic occupation and a distinctive thermal feature formed by the accumulation of fire-cracked stone resulting from repeated heating and cooling processes. The burnt mound indicates utilisation for activities such as hot water heating, meat cooking, or industrial processes typical of Bronze Age settlement patterns in upland Wales. The homestead structure, defined by a substantial earthwork enclosure, provides evidence of domestic life during the prehistoric period in this region of North Wales.

Moel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME118. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound?

Moel y Glo Homestead and Burnt Mound is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising an enclosed hut circle associated with a burnt mound of archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME118.

What period does Moel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Moel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound?

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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