Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle near Gerddi Bluog
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle near Gerddi Bluog

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME165
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle near Gerddi Bluog is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising an unenclosed circular structure located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The monument represents evidence of Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation in the region, periods during which such simple circular dwellings formed the basis of rural settlement patterns across Wales. The hut circle survives as an earthwork feature, its physical form preserving information about domestic life and settlement strategies in prehistoric communities. As a State-protected monument under Cadw designation SAM ME165, the site contributes to understanding the distribution and character of unenclosed settlements in upland Meirionnydd during the prehistoric period.

Hut Circle near Gerddi Bluog is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME165. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle near Gerddi Bluog?

Hut Circle near Gerddi Bluog is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising an unenclosed circular structure located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME165.

What period does Hut Circle near Gerddi Bluog date from?

Hut Circle near Gerddi Bluog 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 near Gerddi Bluog?

Hut Circle near Gerddi Bluog 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 ME165.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle near Gerddi Bluog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cors-y-Gedol Burial Chamber (8 km), Dyffryn Ardudwy Chambered Tomb (8.4 km), Berth Ddu Hut Circles (8.4 km).

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