Scheduled MonumentsWalesCyrnau Long Hut
Medieval · Rectangular hut

Cyrnau Long Hut

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD199
Period
Medieval
Site type
Rectangular hut
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cyrnau Long Hut is a medieval rectangular domestic structure located in Ceredigion, Wales, and recorded on the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments as CD199. The hut represents a form of vernacular settlement characteristic of the medieval Welsh uplands, where such simple rectangular buildings served as dwelling places for rural communities. The structure exemplifies the modest domestic architecture employed during the medieval period in this region, constructed without substantial stone foundations or elaborate architectural features. Like many comparable long huts found across Wales, Cyrnau demonstrates the practical building traditions adapted to the local landscape and available resources of medieval Ceredigion.

Cyrnau Long Hut is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD199. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cyrnau Long Hut?

Cyrnau Long Hut is a medieval rectangular domestic structure located in Ceredigion, Wales, and recorded on the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments as CD199. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD199.

What period does Cyrnau Long Hut date from?

Cyrnau Long Hut dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a rectangular hut. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cyrnau Long Hut?

Cyrnau Long Hut 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 CD199.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cyrnau Long Hut?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Groups on Garn Fawr (5.6 km), Troedrhiwhir standing stone (6.3 km), Crugiau Merched Cairns (7.7 km).

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