Scheduled MonumentsWalesEarly Fields and Dwellings near Maen-y-Bardd
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Early Fields and Dwellings near Maen-y-Bardd

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN157
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Early Fields and Dwellings near Maen-y-Bardd is a Prehistoric monument and enclosure located in Conwy, Wales, designated as Cadw SAM CN157. The site comprises evidence of early agricultural settlement and associated field systems dating to the Prehistoric period, reflecting patterns of habitation and land use in this upland region of North Wales. The monument preserves archaeological remains of dwellings and their surrounding field boundaries, which together illustrate the practical organisation of early farming communities. The site's location and material evidence contribute to understanding Prehistoric settlement patterns and the development of early agricultural practice in the Welsh landscape.

Early Fields and Dwellings near Maen-y-Bardd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN157. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Early Fields and Dwellings near Maen-y-Bardd?

Early Fields and Dwellings near Maen-y-Bardd is a Prehistoric monument and enclosure located in Conwy, Wales, designated as Cadw SAM CN157. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN157.

What period does Early Fields and Dwellings near Maen-y-Bardd date from?

Early Fields and Dwellings near Maen-y-Bardd dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Early Fields and Dwellings near Maen-y-Bardd?

Early Fields and Dwellings near Maen-y-Bardd 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 CN157.

What other scheduled monuments are near Early Fields and Dwellings near Maen-y-Bardd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clogwyn yr Eryr Deserted Rural Settlement (5.6 km), Cae Du platform cairn (5.8 km), Pant y Griafolen Huts and Enclosures (6.2 km).

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