Scheduled MonumentsWalesHendy Long Hut
Post Medieval/Modern · Rectangular hut

Hendy Long Hut

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR281
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Rectangular hut
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hendy Long Hut is a post-medieval domestic structure located in Breconshire, Wales. The rectangular hut represents the vernacular building tradition of its period, constructed according to the practical requirements of rural settlement in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site contributes to understanding of domestic life and building practices in early modern Wales, particularly in upland areas where such structures served as primary dwellings for farming communities.

Hendy Long Hut is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR281. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hendy Long Hut?

Hendy Long Hut is a post-medieval domestic structure located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR281.

What period does Hendy Long Hut date from?

Hendy Long Hut dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a rectangular hut. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Hendy Long Hut?

Hendy Long Hut 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 BR281.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hendy Long Hut?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Earthwork 200m S of Coed Caeau (5.5 km), Crickadarn Camp (5.6 km), Ring Cairn on Waun Gunllwch (5.7 km).

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