Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaerau Ancient Village
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Caerau Ancient Village

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN067
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caerau Ancient Village is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Conwy, North Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN067. The site comprises a series of hut circles and associated enclosures dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, representing a form of domestic settlement characteristic of upland Welsh communities in later prehistory. The physical remains include circular or sub-circular stone structures typical of prehistoric domestic architecture in Wales, arranged within an enclosed field system that reflects the organised settlement patterns of these ancient communities. The site contributes to archaeological understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution and land use patterns in the Conwy region during the later prehistoric period.

Caerau Ancient Village is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN067. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerau Ancient Village?

Caerau Ancient Village is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Conwy, North Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN067. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN067.

What period does Caerau Ancient Village date from?

Caerau Ancient Village 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 Caerau Ancient Village?

Caerau Ancient Village 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 CN067.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerau Ancient Village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle East of Taleifion (5.8 km), Tyddyn Mawr, standing stone to SSW of (6 km), Castell Caerau (6.4 km).

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