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Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Hut Circle Settlement at Crawcwellt South

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME171
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 Crawcwellt South is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising multiple hut circles that represent Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation of the upland landscape. The settlement consists of several circular or sub-circular stone-built structures characteristic of later prehistoric domestic architecture in Wales, with evidence of associated field systems and enclosures typical of contemporary land use patterns. The site demonstrates the exploitation of marginal upland terrain during the later prehistoric period and contributes to understanding of settlement distribution and subsistence strategies in mid-Wales during this era. As a scheduled monument under Cadw's protection, the site remains an important archaeological resource for studying prehistoric settlement hierarchies and domestic life in the Welsh uplands.

Hut Circle Settlement at Crawcwellt South is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME171. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle Settlement at Crawcwellt South?

Hut Circle Settlement at Crawcwellt South is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising multiple hut circles that represent Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation of the upland landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME171.

What period does Hut Circle Settlement at Crawcwellt South date from?

Hut Circle Settlement at Crawcwellt South 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 Crawcwellt South?

Hut Circle Settlement at Crawcwellt South 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 ME171.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle Settlement at Crawcwellt South?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Berth-Llwyd & Cefn Coch Gold Mining Complex (6.3 km), Cefn Coch Cairn and Cist (7.7 km), Glasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill (7.9 km).

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