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Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Afon Sirhowy hut circle

Wales
Cadw SAM MM347
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hut Circle Settlement
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Afon Sirhowy hut circle is a prehistoric settlement site located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MM347. The site comprises a hut circle typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age domestic settlement in the region, representing evidence of early agricultural communities that occupied upland areas of Wales during the later prehistoric period. The monument's physical remains preserve the archaeological record of subsistence practices and settlement patterns characteristic of prehistoric agricultural societies in South Wales. Such hut circles constitute important testimony to the development of settled habitation and land use in the prehistoric Welsh landscape.

Afon Sirhowy hut circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM347. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Afon Sirhowy hut circle?

Afon Sirhowy hut circle is a prehistoric settlement site located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MM347. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM347.

What period does Afon Sirhowy hut circle date from?

Afon Sirhowy hut circle dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Afon Sirhowy hut circle?

Afon Sirhowy hut circle 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 MM347.

What other scheduled monuments are near Afon Sirhowy hut circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gelligaer Common Roman Road (8.6 km), Gelligaer Common Standing Stone (8.7 km), Three Platform Houses on Cefn Brithdir (9 km).

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