Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME131
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference ME131. The site comprises an unenclosed hut circle dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, representing evidence of early domestic settlement patterns in the upland regions of Wales. The structure reflects the building practices of prehistoric communities who occupied these areas, with the circular ground plan being characteristic of domestic dwellings from this era. The monument survives as an archaeological feature within the Meirionnydd landscape, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution and subsistence strategies in the Welsh uplands.

Hut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf?

Hut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference ME131. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME131.

What period does Hut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf date from?

Hut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a unenclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf?

Hut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf 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 ME131.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle 800m West of Moelfryn-Isaf?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ffridd Fron Kerb Cairn (5.5 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad (5.8 km), Hut Circle Settlement North-East of Moel-y-Gerddi (5.9 km).

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