Scheduled MonumentsWalesCeunant Egryn Hut Group
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Ceunant Egryn Hut Group

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME154
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ceunant Egryn Hut Group is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising multiple hut circles that represent domestic occupation from the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. The site consists of several circular or sub-circular stone-built structures characteristic of upland settlement patterns in Wales during these periods, with evidence of enclosed or semi-enclosed arrangement suggesting community organization and defensive considerations. The hut circles retain visible stone foundations and internal features that contribute to understanding prehistoric domestic architecture and land use in the Welsh uplands. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw designation ME154, reflecting its archaeological significance for interpreting prehistoric settlement and subsistence strategies in the region.

Ceunant Egryn Hut Group is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME154. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ceunant Egryn Hut Group?

Ceunant Egryn Hut Group is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising multiple hut circles that represent domestic occupation from the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME154.

What period does Ceunant Egryn Hut Group date from?

Ceunant Egryn 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Ceunant Egryn Hut Group?

Ceunant Egryn 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 ME154.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ceunant Egryn Hut Group?

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

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