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Enclosure and Settlement 400m East of Cyfannedd Fawr is a medieval domestic settlement in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising hut circles and associated enclosures situated in the upland landscape of the region. The site represents evidence of medieval settlement patterns in the Welsh uplands, typically dated to the medieval period when such dispersed pastoral communities were characteristic of the mountainous terrain. The physical remains consist of the structural footprints of domestic structures and their surrounding enclosures, reflecting the agricultural and pastoral economy of the area during this era. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw designation ME086, the site contributes to understanding of medieval Welsh settlement archaeology and land use practices in upland Meirionnydd.
Enclosure & Settlement 400m East of Cyfannedd Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME086. View the official record →
Enclosure and Settlement 400m East of Cyfannedd Fawr is a medieval domestic settlement in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising hut circles and associated enclosures situated in the upland landscape of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME086.
Enclosure & Settlement 400m East of Cyfannedd Fawr dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Enclosure & Settlement 400m East of Cyfannedd Fawr 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 ME086.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt Lwyd Cairn I (4.8 km), Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex (5 km), Craig yr Aderyn Hillfort (5.5 km).
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