Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd
Prehistoric · Burnt Mound

Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM287
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Burnt Mound
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd is a Prehistoric domestic burnt mound located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Burnt mounds, or fulachtaí fia as known in Irish archaeology, are characterized by distinctive heaps of fire-cracked stone and charcoal-rich soil, typically dating to the Bronze Age though some examples extend into the Iron Age. This monument represents evidence of prehistoric settlement and economic activity, likely associated with cooking, metalworking, or food processing, though the precise function of such features remains subject to scholarly debate. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw designation SAM CM287.

Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM287. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd?

Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd is a Prehistoric domestic burnt mound located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM287.

What period does Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd date from?

Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd 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 Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd?

Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd 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 CM287.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tair Carn Isaf Cairns (2.2 km), Banc Crucorford round cairn (2.3 km), Group of Burnt Mounds 300m SSW of Cilcoll Farm (4.9 km).

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