Scheduled MonumentsWalesCeunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Ceunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME099
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ceunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement is a prehistoric enclosed hut circle settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site consists of the remains of a circular or sub-circular dwelling structure surrounded by an enclosing bank or wall, characteristic of Iron Age domestic settlement patterns in upland Wales. The monument represents evidence of organised domestic occupation during the prehistoric period, when such enclosed settlements provided both shelter and defensive capability for small family groups or communities. The site's location within the Meirionnydd landscape reflects the strategic exploitation of upland resources during this period of Welsh prehistory.

Ceunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME099. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ceunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement?

Ceunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement is a prehistoric enclosed hut circle settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME099.

What period does Ceunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement date from?

Ceunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Ceunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement?

Ceunant Egryn Enclosed 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 ME099.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ceunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead (8.2 km), Fairbourne Anti-invasion Defences (8.3 km), Bron-Llety-Ifan cairns and cup-marked rock (8.4 km).

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