Scheduled MonumentsWalesCoed Cae Fali Hut Circle Settlement
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Coed Cae Fali Hut Circle Settlement

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME149
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coed Cae Fali Hut Circle Settlement is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, consisting of enclosed hut circles characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in upland Wales. The site comprises structures typical of roundhouse domestic architecture, representing evidence of sustained habitation during the later prehistoric period. The enclosed layout and hut circle forms indicate a settlement organised for both domestic residence and pastoral management, reflecting the economic and social practices of Iron Age communities in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves important archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement distribution and domestic organisation in the Welsh uplands.

Coed Cae Fali Hut Circle Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME149. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coed Cae Fali Hut Circle Settlement?

Coed Cae Fali Hut Circle Settlement is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, consisting of enclosed hut circles characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in upland Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME149.

What period does Coed Cae Fali Hut Circle Settlement date from?

Coed Cae Fali Hut Circle 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Coed Cae Fali Hut Circle Settlement?

Coed Cae Fali Hut Circle 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 ME149.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coed Cae Fali Hut Circle Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement 400m SE of Moel Goedog (8.3 km), Settlement 500m SE of Moel Goedog (8.3 km), Hut Circle Settlement North-East of Moel-y-Gerddi (8.3 km).

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