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Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Dolbelydr

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME174
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Dolbelydr is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising one or more hut circles within an enclosed area. The site dates to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, representing a form of settlement pattern common to upland Wales during these prehistoric periods. The enclosed hut circle settlement demonstrates the domestic organisation and land use practices of prehistoric Welsh communities, with the surrounding enclosure providing evidence of pastoral or defensive concerns. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference ME174 by Cadw, the Welsh heritage conservation organisation.

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Dolbelydr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Dolbelydr?

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Dolbelydr is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising one or more hut circles within an enclosed area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME174.

What period does Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Dolbelydr date from?

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Dolbelydr 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 Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Dolbelydr?

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Dolbelydr 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 ME174.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed (2.1 km), Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Ffridd Bodyfuddau (3.5 km), Hut Circle and Field System at Craiglaseithin (4.1 km).

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