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Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Enclosed Hut Group at Nurse Cae Du

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME163
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 Nurse Cae Du is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising a cluster of hut circles that represents domestic occupation during the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. The site consists of multiple circular or subcircular structures arranged within an enclosing boundary, a settlement form characteristic of later prehistoric communities in upland Wales. The hut circles and their surrounding earthwork enclosure survive as low-relief archaeological features in the landscape, preserving evidence of domestic architecture and settlement patterns from the later prehistoric period. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference ME163, reflecting its importance for understanding prehistoric settlement organisation and everyday life in the upland regions of medieval Wales.

Enclosed Hut Group at Nurse Cae Du is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME163. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed Hut Group at Nurse Cae Du?

Enclosed Hut Group at Nurse Cae Du is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising a cluster of hut circles that represents domestic occupation during the Bronze Age or Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME163.

What period does Enclosed Hut Group at Nurse Cae Du date from?

Enclosed Hut Group at Nurse Cae Du 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 Group at Nurse Cae Du?

Enclosed Hut Group at Nurse Cae Du 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 ME163.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed Hut Group at Nurse Cae Du?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Clawdd Ring Cairn (5 km), Cefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields (5.5 km), Maen Llwyd Standing Stones (6.5 km).

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