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 that represent Iron Age or possibly Late Bronze Age occupation. The site comprises circular or sub-circular structures characteristic of upland pastoral communities in Wales during the later prehistoric period, with evidence of settlement enclosures typical of defended or stock-management systems used in this region. The hut circles at Coed Cae Fali demonstrate the pattern of dispersed settlement and land use practised by farming communities in the Meirionnydd uplands, contributing to understanding of domestic organisation and territorial arrangement in prehistoric Wales. The site's preservation within a wooded setting has maintained its archaeological integrity, making it an important example of enclosed hut circle settlements in the region.

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 that represent Iron Age or possibly Late Bronze Age occupation. 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 the UK.

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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