Scheduled MonumentsWalesHolyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle settlement

Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN016
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village is a Bronze Age hut circle settlement located on Holyhead Mountain in Anglesey, Wales. The site consists of multiple domestic structures arranged across the hillside, representing evidence of sustained prehistoric settlement and occupation patterns during the Bronze Age period. The hut circles remain visible as circular or oval depressions and stone foundations, providing archaeological insight into the domestic arrangements and settlement hierarchy of Bronze Age communities in north Wales. The unenclosed nature of the settlement indicates a period of relative stability when defensive fortification was not a primary concern for the inhabitants.

Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN016. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village?

Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village is a Bronze Age hut circle settlement located on Holyhead Mountain in Anglesey, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN016.

What period does Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village date from?

Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a unenclosed hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village?

Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village 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 AN016.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gogarth Bay round cairn (0.7 km), Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Capel Llochwydd (0.8 km), Caer y Tŵr (1 km).

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