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Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Enclosed Hut Group at Clogwyn Bach

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN279
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed Hut Group at Clogwyn Bach is a Prehistoric domestic settlement comprising enclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. The site consists of the remains of stone-built roundhouses, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in upland Wales, though precise dating for this particular site requires archaeological assessment. The huts are defined by circular stone foundations and are integrated within a system of contemporary field boundaries and enclosures, reflecting the organized pastoral and agricultural economy of their period. The monument is recorded on the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments as CN279 and represents an important example of prehistoric domestic architecture and land use in the Welsh uplands.

Enclosed Hut Group at Clogwyn Bach is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN279. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed Hut Group at Clogwyn Bach?

Enclosed Hut Group at Clogwyn Bach is a Prehistoric domestic settlement comprising enclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN279.

What period does Enclosed Hut Group at Clogwyn Bach date from?

Enclosed Hut Group at Clogwyn Bach dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed Hut Group at Clogwyn Bach?

Enclosed Hut Group at Clogwyn Bach 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 CN279.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed Hut Group at Clogwyn Bach?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cromlech Farm Burial Chamber, Four Crosses (1.8 km), Four Crosses Standing Stone (2.2 km), Pennarth Fawr (3.3 km).

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