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 domestic settlement comprising enclosed hut circles located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under Cadw reference ME154. The site consists of multiple circular or sub-circular stone-built structures typical of Iron Age or late Bronze Age settlement patterns in upland Wales, though the precise dating remains within the later prehistoric period. The hut circles are defined by stone foundations and represent a form of domestic occupation common to the Welsh uplands during the Iron Age, when such enclosed settlements provided shelter and domestic space for small communities. The site's survival in the upland landscape of Meirionnydd contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement hierarchies and land use patterns in medieval and prehistoric Wales.

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 domestic settlement comprising enclosed hut circles located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under Cadw reference ME154. 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 Britain.

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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