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Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Hut Circle Settlement at Gwern Engan

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN215
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 Gwern Engan is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN215. The site comprises multiple hut circles, the characteristic remains of Iron Age roundhouses that formed the physical basis of settlement organisation during this period. The settlement demonstrates the pattern of domestic occupation typical of prehistoric upland communities in North Wales, with the hut circles representing the preserved foundations or floor levels where circular structures once stood. Such settlements provide important evidence for understanding the subsistence patterns, social organisation, and land use practices of Iron Age communities in the Welsh uplands.

Hut Circle Settlement at Gwern Engan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN215. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle Settlement at Gwern Engan?

Hut Circle Settlement at Gwern Engan is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN215. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN215.

What period does Hut Circle Settlement at Gwern Engan date from?

Hut Circle Settlement at Gwern Engan 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 Gwern Engan?

Hut Circle Settlement at Gwern Engan 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 CN215.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle Settlement at Gwern Engan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early Fields & Dwellings Nr Maen y Bardd (5.1 km), Cerrig Pryfaid Stone Circle (6 km), Barclodiad-y-Gawres Round Cairn (6.1 km).

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