Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle and Rectangular Hut at Clogwyn y Gath
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle and Rectangular Hut at Clogwyn y Gath

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN298
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle and Rectangular Hut at Clogwyn y Gath is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, comprising two distinct structural forms that reflect different phases or functions of occupation. The site features both a hut circle and a rectangular hut, architectural types that suggest activity spanning the Bronze Age through to the Iron Age or Romano-British period. The remains are situated on upland terrain characteristic of prehistoric settlement patterns in North Wales, where such unenclosed domestic structures are frequently encountered. These monuments are scheduled under the historic monuments protection regime (Cadw SAM CN298) in recognition of their archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric domestic life and settlement organisation in the region.

Hut Circle and Rectangular Hut at Clogwyn y Gath is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN298. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle and Rectangular Hut at Clogwyn y Gath?

Hut Circle and Rectangular Hut at Clogwyn y Gath is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, comprising two distinct structural forms that reflect different phases or functions of occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN298.

What period does Hut Circle and Rectangular Hut at Clogwyn y Gath date from?

Hut Circle and Rectangular Hut at Clogwyn y Gath 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 Rectangular Hut at Clogwyn y Gath?

Hut Circle and Rectangular Hut at Clogwyn y Gath 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 CN298.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle and Rectangular Hut at Clogwyn y Gath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of (2.9 km), Hut Circles near Craig y Gesail (3.5 km), Roman Bath-House, Tremadoc (4 km).

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