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 & 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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Moel y Glo Homestead & Burnt Mound?

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.

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 the UK.

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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