Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle at Mynydd-y-Graig
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle at Mynydd-y-Graig

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN284
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 Mynydd-y-Graig is a prehistoric domestic structure situated on high ground in Conwy, Wales. The monument comprises a roughly circular earthwork that represents the remains of an unenclosed hut circle, a common form of Bronze Age domestic settlement in upland areas of Wales and the broader British Isles. The site's location on Mynydd-y-Graig reflects the settlement patterns of prehistoric communities who exploited marginal upland terrain, and the survival of the earthwork demonstrates the resilience of such archaeological features across millennia. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the hut circle contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age domestic architecture and the distribution of prehistoric settlement across the Welsh landscape.

Hut Circle at Mynydd-y-Graig is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN284. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle at Mynydd-y-Graig?

Hut Circle at Mynydd-y-Graig is a prehistoric domestic structure situated on high ground in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN284.

What period does Hut Circle at Mynydd-y-Graig date from?

Hut Circle at Mynydd-y-Graig 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 Mynydd-y-Graig?

Hut Circle at Mynydd-y-Graig 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 CN284.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle at Mynydd-y-Graig?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long House South of Talarfor (1.6 km), Rhiw Burial Chambers (2.2 km), Mynydd Rhiw Round Cairns (2.7 km).

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