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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 a cluster of hut circles that represent Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation of the upland landscape. The site consists of multiple circular stone-founded structures typical of later prehistoric settlement patterns in Wales, with evidence of sustained habitation during the later prehistoric period. The hut circles exhibit the characteristic dry-stone construction methods employed in upland settlements of this era, reflecting adaptation to the Welsh hill environment. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the settlement provides important archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric land use, domestic organisation, and settlement distribution in the Snowdonian region.

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 a cluster of hut circles that represent Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation of the upland landscape. 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 the UK.

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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