Scheduled MonumentsWalesGarreg Las Hut Group
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Garreg Las Hut Group

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM204
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garreg Las Hut Group is a Prehistoric domestic settlement consisting of enclosed hut circles located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site comprises multiple circular or sub-circular structures typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in Wales, representing domestic occupation during the later prehistoric period. The hut circles demonstrate the characteristic architectural form of roundhouse dwellings common to prehistoric communities in Britain, with their enclosed nature suggesting organized settlement activity. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution and domestic organisation in the Carmarthenshire uplands.

Garreg Las Hut Group is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM204. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garreg Las Hut Group?

Garreg Las Hut Group is a Prehistoric domestic settlement consisting of enclosed hut circles located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM204.

What period does Garreg Las Hut Group date from?

Garreg Las Hut Group 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Garreg Las Hut Group?

Garreg Las Hut Group 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 CM204.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garreg Las Hut Group?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Banc Crucorford round cairn (1.8 km), Group of Burnt Mounds 300m SSW of Cilcoll Farm (5.1 km), Bodyst-uchaf ring cairn (5.6 km).

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