Scheduled MonumentsWalesCae'r Odyn Unenclosed Hut
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Cae'r Odyn Unenclosed Hut

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN206
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cae'r Odyn Unenclosed Hut is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CN206. The site comprises an unenclosed hut circle, representing a form of settlement typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age communities in Wales, though the precise dating of this particular example requires archaeological assessment. Such unenclosed hut circles are distinguished from their fortified counterparts by the absence of defensive earthworks, suggesting occupation during periods when settlement protection was not a primary concern. The monument contributes to the archaeological understanding of domestic life and settlement patterns in prehistoric north Wales.

Cae'r Odyn Unenclosed Hut is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN206. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cae'r Odyn Unenclosed Hut?

Cae'r Odyn Unenclosed Hut is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CN206. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN206.

What period does Cae'r Odyn Unenclosed Hut date from?

Cae'r Odyn Unenclosed Hut dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a unenclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cae'r Odyn Unenclosed Hut?

Cae'r Odyn Unenclosed Hut 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 CN206.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cae'r Odyn Unenclosed Hut?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Cwm Silyn round cairn (7.5 km), Garnedd-goch round cairn (7.8 km), Caerau Ancient Village (8.6 km).

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