Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Cwm Ystradllyn
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Cwm Ystradllyn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN272
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Cwm Ystradllyn is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. The site represents evidence of Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation in the upland terrain of North Wales, with the hut circles indicating semi-permanent or seasonal pastoral settlement patterns characteristic of prehistoric communities in the region. The earthwork remains consist of circular or sub-circular depressions marking the positions of former dwellings, preserving the ground plan of this ancient settlement. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site contributes to understanding prehistoric land use and domestic arrangements in the Welsh uplands during the later prehistoric period.

Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Cwm Ystradllyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN272. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Cwm Ystradllyn?

Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Cwm Ystradllyn is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN272.

What period does Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Cwm Ystradllyn date from?

Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Cwm Ystradllyn 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 Settlement at Bwlch Cwm Ystradllyn?

Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Cwm Ystradllyn 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 CN272.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Cwm Ystradllyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of (3.9 km), Roman Bath-House, Tremadoc (5.1 km), Ty'n y Berllan Settlement (6.2 km).

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