Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle East of Taleifion
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle East of Taleifion

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN280
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle East of Taleifion is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Conwy, Wales, situated within a landscape containing evidence of early settlement activity. The monument comprises an unenclosed hut circle, a building type characteristic of Bronze Age and Iron Age occupation in upland and marginal regions of Wales. Such structures typically represent the domestic dwellings of pastoral and mixed farming communities, with their circular or sub-circular plans adapted to the local terrain and construction traditions of their period. The site's designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic life in the Conwy area.

Hut Circle East of Taleifion is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN280. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle East of Taleifion?

Hut Circle East of Taleifion is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Conwy, Wales, situated within a landscape containing evidence of early settlement activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN280.

What period does Hut Circle East of Taleifion date from?

Hut Circle East of Taleifion 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 East of Taleifion?

Hut Circle East of Taleifion 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 CN280.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle East of Taleifion?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber (2.7 km), Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber (3.5 km), Capel Gallt-Coed (4.7 km).

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