Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle, Bryniau Poethion, Great Orme
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle, Bryniau Poethion, Great Orme

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN234
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle, Bryniau Poethion, Great Orme is a prehistoric domestic structure located on the Great Orme headland in Conwy, Wales. The site comprises an unenclosed hut circle, a settlement form typical of Bronze Age communities in Wales, dating to the second millennium BC. The structure represents evidence of prehistoric domestic occupation and land use on the Orme, contributing to understanding of early settlement patterns in the region. The monument is protected under the Scheduled Ancient Monuments scheme in Wales, recorded under the reference CN234 by Cadw.

Hut Circle, Bryniau Poethion, Great Orme is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle, Bryniau Poethion, Great Orme?

Hut Circle, Bryniau Poethion, Great Orme is a prehistoric domestic structure located on the Great Orme headland in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN234.

What period does Hut Circle, Bryniau Poethion, Great Orme date from?

Hut Circle, Bryniau Poethion, Great Orme 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, Bryniau Poethion, Great Orme?

Hut Circle, Bryniau Poethion, Great Orme 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 CN234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle, Bryniau Poethion, Great Orme?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Llechen cairns (8.8 km), Hendre-Waelod Burial Chamber (8.9 km), Maen Crwn standing stone (9.2 km).

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