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Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle settlement

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement West of Votglas

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN265
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 West of Votglas is a prehistoric domestic settlement in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference CN265. The site comprises an enclosed hut circle settlement dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods, representing a form of settlement organisation typical of upland Wales during later prehistory. The settlement is characterised by one or more circular or sub-circular structures contained within an enclosing bank or boundary, a layout that provided both domestic shelter and some degree of defence or stock management. Such settlements are significant for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns, social organisation, and land use in the Welsh uplands during the later prehistoric period.

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement West of Votglas is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN265. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement West of Votglas?

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement West of Votglas is a prehistoric domestic settlement in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference CN265. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN265.

What period does Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement West of Votglas date from?

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement West of Votglas 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 West of Votglas?

Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement West of Votglas 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 CN265.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement West of Votglas?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle Settlement Above Gilfach (7.2 km), Llystyn Gwyn Inscribed Stone (8.2 km), Enclosed Hut Group North-East of Llystyn Uchaf (9.2 km).

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