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Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME182
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 at Bwlch Tyddiad is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising the remains of circular stone-built structures characteristic of Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation. The settlement consists of multiple hut circles, the substantial foundations and wall footings of which are visible as low stone features scattered across the upland landscape. The site represents evidence of highland farming and pastoral settlement during the later prehistoric period, when such dispersed domestic communities exploited the marginal upland terrain of Wales. The structures and their distribution across the site contribute to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic organisation in the Welsh uplands.

Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME182. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad?

Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising the remains of circular stone-built structures characteristic of Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME182.

What period does Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad?

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.

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

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).

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