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Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle settlement

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Capel Llochwydd

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN133
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Capel Llochwydd is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM AN133) by Cadw. The site comprises an enclosed settlement featuring hut circles, representing evidence of Iron Age or Late Bronze Age occupation patterns typical of upland Welsh communities. The enclosed character of the settlement, defined by surrounding earthworks or palisading, reflects contemporary defensive or stock-management practices. Such settlements are significant for understanding prehistoric settlement hierarchies, domestic organisation, and land use in Iron Age Wales.

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Capel Llochwydd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN133. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Capel Llochwydd?

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Capel Llochwydd is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM AN133) by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN133.

What period does Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Capel Llochwydd date from?

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Capel Llochwydd 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 at Capel Llochwydd?

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Capel Llochwydd 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 AN133.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Capel Llochwydd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gogarth Bay round cairn (0.1 km), Caer y Tŵr (0.4 km), Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village (0.8 km).

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