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Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Enclosed Hut Group in Parc-y-Borth

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN270
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 in Parc-y-Borth is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising enclosed hut circles located in Conwy, North Wales. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a significant example of domestic occupation patterns characteristic of this period in Wales, demonstrating the organisation of settlement space through the use of defined enclosures. The hut circles, defined by circular stone-built or stone-faced structures, would have served as dwelling places within the broader settlement complex. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM CN270, reflecting its importance to understanding prehistoric settlement and domestic architecture in the region.

Enclosed Hut Group in Parc-y-Borth is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN270. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed Hut Group in Parc-y-Borth?

Enclosed Hut Group in Parc-y-Borth is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising enclosed hut circles located in Conwy, North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN270.

What period does Enclosed Hut Group in Parc-y-Borth date from?

Enclosed Hut Group in Parc-y-Borth 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 in Parc-y-Borth?

Enclosed Hut Group in Parc-y-Borth 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 CN270.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed Hut Group in Parc-y-Borth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefnfilltir Enclosed Homestead (7.6 km), Fonlief Hir Standing Stones (7.8 km), Garreg Round Cairn (7.8 km).

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