Scheduled MonumentsWalesBlaenrhondda settlement
Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Blaenrhondda settlement

Wales
Cadw SAM GM101
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hut Circle Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blaenrhondda settlement is a prehistoric domestic hut circle settlement located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM101. The site comprises the remains of one or more circular or sub-circular stone structures typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age domestic occupation in the upland regions of South Wales. Such settlements represent important evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in the Welsh highlands, where pastoral communities established semi-permanent or seasonal habitation sites. The physical remains visible at the site contribute to understanding the development of settlement and social organisation in prehistoric Wales.

Blaenrhondda settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM101. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blaenrhondda settlement?

Blaenrhondda settlement is a prehistoric domestic hut circle settlement located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM101. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM101.

What period does Blaenrhondda settlement date from?

Blaenrhondda settlement 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 Blaenrhondda settlement?

Blaenrhondda settlement 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 GM101.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blaenrhondda settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan (6.1 km), Crug yr Afan Round Cairn (6.4 km), Bwlch yr Avan Dyke (6.8 km).

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