Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN230
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch is a prehistoric domestic settlement consisting of an unenclosed hut circle located in Conwy, Wales. The site comprises structural remains indicative of Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation, representing the archaeological evidence of early settlement patterns in the region. The hut circle and associated enclosure features provide insight into prehistoric domestic life and land use in North Wales during the later prehistoric period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site remains an important archaeological record of early Welsh settlement archaeology.

Hut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN230. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch?

Hut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch is a prehistoric domestic settlement consisting of an unenclosed hut circle located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN230.

What period does Hut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch date from?

Hut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a unenclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch?

Hut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch 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 CN230.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drws y Coed Copper Mine (8.4 km), Small Fort Near Nantlle (8.6 km), Y Garn cairns (9.2 km).

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