Scheduled MonumentsWalesBerth Ddu Hut Circles
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Berth Ddu Hut Circles

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME004
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Berth Ddu Hut Circles is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising enclosed hut circles that represent Iron Age occupation of the region. The site consists of circular stone-built structures characteristic of Iron Age domestic architecture in Wales, where communities constructed round houses within protective enclosures. The hut circles are positioned to exploit the local topography and landscape resources, reflecting the settlement patterns typical of Iron Age communities in upland Welsh regions. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Berth Ddu represents important evidence of Iron Age domestic life and settlement organisation in medieval Wales's prehistoric heritage.

Berth Ddu Hut Circles is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME004. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Berth Ddu Hut Circles?

Berth Ddu Hut Circles is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising enclosed hut circles that represent Iron Age occupation of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME004.

What period does Berth Ddu Hut Circles date from?

Berth Ddu Hut Circles 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 Berth Ddu Hut Circles?

Berth Ddu Hut Circles 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 ME004.

What other scheduled monuments are near Berth Ddu Hut Circles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey (2.7 km), Settlement & Fields Systems above Egryn Abbey (3 km), Llwyn du Parc cairn (3.9 km).

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