Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle at Cae-Cerig-Isaf
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle at Cae-Cerig-Isaf

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN296
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 Cae-Cerig-Isaf is a prehistoric domestic settlement site located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM CN296). The hut circle represents evidence of unenclosed domestic occupation dating to the prehistoric period, likely Iron Age or Bronze Age in date. The site consists of the physical remains of a circular or sub-circular structure, characteristic of domestic dwellings from this era in Wales. Such unenclosed hut circles provide valuable archaeological evidence of settlement patterns and domestic life in prehistoric Wales prior to the construction of more formally defended or enclosed settlements.

Hut Circle at Cae-Cerig-Isaf is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN296. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle at Cae-Cerig-Isaf?

Hut Circle at Cae-Cerig-Isaf is a prehistoric domestic settlement site located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM CN296). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN296.

What period does Hut Circle at Cae-Cerig-Isaf date from?

Hut Circle at Cae-Cerig-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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Circle at Cae-Cerig-Isaf?

Hut Circle at Cae-Cerig-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 CN296.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle at Cae-Cerig-Isaf?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant Castell Camp (1.1 km), Pen-y-Gaer (1.2 km), Inscribed Stone in St Cian's Churchyard, Llangian (2.6 km).

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