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Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Hut circle settlement above Afon Goch

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN247
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hut Circle Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circle settlement above Afon Goch is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, comprising evidence of Iron Age occupation in the upland landscape. The site consists of hut circles, the characteristic circular or oval stone-built structures that served as domestic dwellings during the Iron Age period. Such settlements are typical of the later prehistoric period in Wales, representing the organised habitation patterns of farming communities in the region. The survival of these structural remains provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding settlement organisation, construction techniques, and land use in Iron Age Wales.

Hut circle settlement above Afon Goch is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN247. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circle settlement above Afon Goch?

Hut circle settlement above Afon Goch is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, comprising evidence of Iron Age occupation in the upland landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN247.

What period does Hut circle settlement above Afon Goch date from?

Hut circle settlement above Afon Goch dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut circle settlement above Afon Goch?

Hut circle settlement above Afon Goch 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 CN247.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circle settlement above Afon Goch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of (5.4 km), Roman Bath-House, Tremadoc (6.8 km), Ty'n y Berllan Settlement (6.9 km).

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