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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 domestic settlement consisting of enclosed hut circles located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site comprises evidence of Iron Age or possibly earlier activity, represented by circular or sub-circular structures typical of domestic occupation during the later prehistoric period. The hut circles are situated within an enclosed landscape feature, suggesting organised settlement planning characteristic of communities practising mixed agriculture in upland Wales. The site is of archaeological significance as a record of prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic life in the Meirionnydd region, and is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference ME163.

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 domestic settlement consisting of enclosed hut circles located in Meirionnydd, Wales. 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 Britain.

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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