Scheduled MonumentsWalesAncient Village N of Llainllan
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Ancient Village N of Llainllan

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN070
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ancient Village N of Llainllan is a prehistoric enclosed settlement comprising hut circles situated in Conwy, Wales. The site represents domestic occupation during the prehistoric period, with the enclosed layout suggesting organized community planning and defensive considerations characteristic of later prehistoric communities in North Wales. The hut circles and their arrangement provide archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and domestic life in the region, contributing to understanding of prehistoric Welsh settlement hierarchy and social organization. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw designation CN070.

Ancient Village N of Llainllan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN070. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ancient Village N of Llainllan?

Ancient Village N of Llainllan is a prehistoric enclosed settlement comprising hut circles situated in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN070.

What period does Ancient Village N of Llainllan date from?

Ancient Village N of Llainllan 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 Ancient Village N of Llainllan?

Ancient Village N of Llainllan 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 CN070.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ancient Village N of Llainllan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Pentyrch Camp (3.6 km), St Cybi's Well (4.2 km), Standing Stone NW of Trallwyn (4.3 km).

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