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Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement is a prehistoric domestic site located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising an enclosed hut circle that represents settlement activity spanning multiple periods. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM ME188. The hut circle structure reflects prehistoric domestic occupation patterns characteristic of upland Welsh settlement, whilst the medieval phase of activity indicates continued use or reoccupation of the location across a considerable span of time. The site's dual-period significance contributes to understanding patterns of habitation and land use in this region from prehistoric through medieval times.
Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME188. View the official record →
Erw Wen Prehistoric and Medieval Settlement is a prehistoric domestic site located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising an enclosed hut circle that represents settlement activity spanning multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME188.
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 Britain.
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.
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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