Scheduled MonumentsWalesCae Metta Hut Group
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Cae Metta Hut Group

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN168
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cae Metta Hut Group is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, comprising a cluster of enclosed hut circles. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of sustained settlement and agricultural land use during this period. The hut circles themselves are defined by circular or sub-circular earthwork features, typical of domestic structures from the later prehistoric period in Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site provides archaeological evidence for understanding patterns of habitation and settlement organization in Bronze Age north Wales.

Cae Metta Hut Group is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN168. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cae Metta Hut Group?

Cae Metta Hut Group is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, comprising a cluster of enclosed hut circles. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN168.

What period does Cae Metta Hut Group date from?

Cae Metta Hut Group 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 Cae Metta Hut Group?

Cae Metta Hut Group 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 CN168.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cae Metta Hut Group?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw (6.8 km), Hafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields (7.5 km), Ystrad Rural Settlement (7.7 km).

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