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Hut Circle at Llyn Morwynion is a prehistoric domestic settlement located near Ffestiniog in Meirionnydd, Wales, forming part of a broader pattern of upland settlement in the region. The site comprises a hut circle typical of Bronze Age domestic architecture, evidencing sustained human occupation of marginal upland terrain during prehistory. The monument's location adjacent to Llyn Morwynion reflects the settlement strategies of prehistoric communities, who utilised such sites for pastoral and subsistence activities. As a protected scheduled monument under Cadw's care, the hut circle contributes to understanding the chronology and distribution of prehistoric domestic settlement patterns across the Welsh uplands during the Bronze Age period.
Hut Circle at Llyn Morwynion, Ffestiniog is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME194. View the official record →
Hut Circle at Llyn Morwynion is a prehistoric domestic settlement located near Ffestiniog in Meirionnydd, Wales, forming part of a broader pattern of upland settlement in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME194.
Hut Circle at Llyn Morwynion, Ffestiniog dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Hut Circle at Llyn Morwynion, Ffestiniog 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 ME194.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Practice Camp 440m WSW of Braich-Ddu (4.7 km), Dol-ddinas Roman Earthworks (4.8 km), Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Dolbelydr (4.9 km).
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