Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle (and Early Field System) on Bryn Seward
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle (and Early Field System) on Bryn Seward

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME085
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle and Early Field System on Bryn Seward is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising an unenclosed hut circle with associated early field remains. The site dates to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period and represents evidence of ancient settlement patterns in upland Wales. The hut circle itself survives as a circular or sub-circular earthwork, typical of prehistoric domestic structures from this region, with the surrounding field system indicating the agricultural practices and land use of its contemporary inhabitants. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference ME085, reflecting its archaeological importance in understanding prehistoric settlement and subsistence strategies in the Welsh uplands.

Hut Circle (and Early Field System) on Bryn Seward is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME085. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle (and Early Field System) on Bryn Seward?

Hut Circle and Early Field System on Bryn Seward is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising an unenclosed hut circle with associated early field remains. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME085.

What period does Hut Circle (and Early Field System) on Bryn Seward date from?

Hut Circle (and Early Field System) on Bryn Seward 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 Circle (and Early Field System) on Bryn Seward?

Hut Circle (and Early Field System) on Bryn Seward 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 ME085.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle (and Early Field System) on Bryn Seward?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt Lwyd Cairn II (3.9 km), Allt Lwyd Cairn I (4.1 km), Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex (4.2 km).

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