Scheduled MonumentsWalesErw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME188
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement is a prehistoric domestic site comprising an enclosed hut circle located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference ME188 by Cadw, the Welsh heritage body. The hut circle represents evidence of Iron Age or Romano-British settlement patterns typical of upland Wales, where enclosed homesteads provided both domestic space and protection for livestock. The presence of medieval activity at the site indicates continuity or reuse of the location across multiple periods, reflecting the enduring significance of the landscape for human settlement and subsistence practices in this region of Snowdonia.

Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME188. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement?

Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement is a prehistoric domestic site comprising an enclosed hut circle located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME188.

What period does Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement date from?

Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement 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 Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement?

Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement 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 ME188.

What other scheduled monuments are near Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement and Field System at Bron y Foel Uchaf (7.3 km), Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber (7.7 km), Enclosure near Bron y Foel, Moelfre (8.1 km).

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