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Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad is a prehistoric settlement comprising the remains of domestic structures dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age. The site lies on Lower Cambrian bedrock of sandstone and conglomerate, which would have provided naturally occurring stone suitable for construction. The underlying geology, formed during the Early Cambrian period, creates an uneven terrain typical of the upland regions where such settlements are commonly found in Wales.
The hut circles represent a form of domestic architecture widespread across Britain during the later prehistoric periods, with circular or sub-circular stone-founded structures serving as dwelling places for small communities. At Bwlch Tyddiad, these foundations would have supported timber-framed superstructures, with the stone bases providing stability on the exposed hillside. The settlement pattern suggests a pastoral or mixed agricultural economy adapted to the local landscape.
The site is protected as a scheduled monument by Cadw, the Welsh historic monuments service, under reference ME182. This designation recognises its importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic life in upland Wales. The physical remains visible at the site contribute to understanding how communities organised their living spaces and exploited the resources available within this distinctive geological setting during the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods.
Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME182. View the official record →
Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad is a prehistoric settlement comprising the remains of domestic structures dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME182.
Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad 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 ME182.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cors-y-Gedol Burial Chamber (9.1 km), Llecheiddior Round Cairns (9.4 km), Llecheiddior Stone Circle (9.6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad stands on Lower Cambrian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Early Cambrian. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.