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Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Gamallt Hut Circle Settlement

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME137
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hut Circle Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gamallt Hut Circle Settlement is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising evidence of occupation through hut circles and associated features. The site represents Iron Age settlement patterns typical of upland Wales, with structures indicative of pastoral communities who exploited the moorland environment. The hut circles visible at the site demonstrate the characteristic architectural form of roundhouses used during the Iron Age period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the settlement contributes to archaeological understanding of prehistoric land use and social organisation in the Welsh uplands.

Gamallt Hut Circle Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME137. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gamallt Hut Circle Settlement?

Gamallt Hut Circle Settlement is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising evidence of occupation through hut circles and associated features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME137.

What period does Gamallt Hut Circle Settlement date from?

Gamallt Hut Circle Settlement dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Gamallt Hut Circle Settlement?

Gamallt Hut Circle 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 ME137.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gamallt Hut Circle Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle at Afon Graig Wen (5.3 km), Roman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu (5.7 km), Castell Tomen y Mur (5.8 km).

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