Scheduled MonumentsWalesEnclosed Hut Group South West of Cae'r Mynydd
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Enclosed Hut Group South West of Cae'r Mynydd

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN226
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 South West of Cae'r Mynydd is a Prehistoric domestic settlement comprising enclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN226. The site dates to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period and represents evidence of sustained settlement activity in the upland regions of north Wales during prehistory. The enclosed hut circles are characteristic of domestic occupation sites from this era, where circular or oval structures would have served as dwellings, typically surrounded by enclosing walls or palisades for stock management and defence. The monument remains significant as archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic organisation in the region.

Enclosed Hut Group South West of Cae'r Mynydd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed Hut Group South West of Cae'r Mynydd?

Enclosed Hut Group South West of Cae'r Mynydd is a Prehistoric domestic settlement comprising enclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN226. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN226.

What period does Enclosed Hut Group South West of Cae'r Mynydd date from?

Enclosed Hut Group South West of Cae'r Mynydd 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 South West of Cae'r Mynydd?

Enclosed Hut Group South West of Cae'r Mynydd 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 CN226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed Hut Group South West of Cae'r Mynydd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dinorwic Quarry: Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing (4.6 km), Dinorwic Quarry Barracks and 'A' Incline (4.8 km), Dinorwic Quarry (4.9 km).

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