Scheduled MonumentsWalesEnclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle settlement

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME153
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey is a prehistoric domestic settlement located near Egryn Abbey in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site comprises an enclosed hut circle settlement with associated long huts, representing evidence of Iron Age or Romano-British settlement patterns in the region. The physical remains show characteristics typical of upland Welsh settlements from this period, with circular and rectangular structures arranged within an enclosure. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference SAM ME153, reflecting its archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric and protohistoric settlement and land use in Meirionnydd.

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME153. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey?

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey is a prehistoric domestic settlement located near Egryn Abbey in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME153.

What period does Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey date from?

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosed hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey?

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey 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 ME153.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fairbourne Anti-invasion Defences (7.9 km), Bron-Llety-Ifan cairns and cup-marked rock (8.2 km), Enclosure & Settlement 400m East of Cyfannedd Fawr (8.7 km).

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