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Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle at Afon Graig Wen

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME175
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle at Afon Graig Wen is a prehistoric unenclosed domestic structure located in Meirionnydd, Wales, recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation ME175. The site represents evidence of Iron Age or Bronze Age settlement in the upland regions of North Wales, periods during which such circular domestic dwellings were characteristic of rural communities. The hut circle survives as an earthwork feature, preserving the ground plan of what would have been a single domestic unit within the wider prehistoric landscape of the area. Such unenclosed hut circles, lacking surrounding defensive works or boundaries, indicate domestic rather than fortified occupation and contribute to understanding of settlement patterns and domestic life in prehistoric Wales.

Hut Circle at Afon Graig Wen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME175. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle at Afon Graig Wen?

Hut Circle at Afon Graig Wen is a prehistoric unenclosed domestic structure located in Meirionnydd, Wales, recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation ME175. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME175.

What period does Hut Circle at Afon Graig Wen date from?

Hut Circle at Afon Graig Wen 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 at Afon Graig Wen?

Hut Circle at Afon Graig Wen 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 ME175.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle at Afon Graig Wen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Practice Camps 190m W of Llyn Hiraethlyn (1.9 km), Roman Road extending SE 650m from Llyn Hiraethlyn toward Glasgoed (2 km), Castell Prysor (2.8 km).

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