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Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Caerhoslligwy Enclosed Hut Groups

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN105
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caerhoslligwy Enclosed Hut Groups is a prehistoric domestic settlement located on Anglesey, Wales, comprising multiple hut circles within an enclosing boundary. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a form of nucleated settlement organisation characteristic of that period in Wales. The physical remains consist of the traces of circular or sub-circular structures typical of Iron Age domestic dwellings, arranged within a defined enclosed area that would have served defensive or stock-control functions. The settlement provides evidence of domestic life and settlement patterning during the pre-Roman Iron Age in the Welsh context.

Caerhoslligwy Enclosed Hut Groups is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN105. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerhoslligwy Enclosed Hut Groups?

Caerhoslligwy Enclosed Hut Groups is a prehistoric domestic settlement located on Anglesey, Wales, comprising multiple hut circles within an enclosing boundary. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN105.

What period does Caerhoslligwy Enclosed Hut Groups date from?

Caerhoslligwy Enclosed Hut Groups 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 Caerhoslligwy Enclosed Hut Groups?

Caerhoslligwy Enclosed Hut Groups 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 AN105.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerhoslligwy Enclosed Hut Groups?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Parciau Dovecote (1.4 km), Pant-y-Saer Burial Chamber (3.4 km), Maen Addwyn (3.4 km).

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