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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 hut circle located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME175. The monument represents domestic occupation from the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, evidenced by its circular structural form typical of residential dwellings from these eras. The site consists of a roughly circular depression with associated stone features, characteristic of the upland settlement patterns found throughout Wales during prehistory. Such hut circles are significant archaeological remains for understanding patterns of settlement, land use, and domestic life in the upland zones of Wales during the later prehistoric period.

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 hut circle located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference 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 the UK.

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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