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Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Hut Circle Settlement at Nant Bochllwyd

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN269
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 Nant Bochllwyd is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (CN269). The site comprises hut circles typical of Bronze Age occupation in upland Wales, representing evidence of pastoral and domestic activity during the prehistoric period. The settlement's location in the Nant Bochllwyd valley reflects the pattern of upland settlement exploitation characteristic of Bronze Age communities in North Wales, where such sites document the exploitation of marginal agricultural land. The physical remains consist of the degraded but identifiable circular stone foundations of domestic structures, which provide archaeological testimony to the material culture and settlement strategies of prehistoric Welsh highland populations.

Hut Circle Settlement at Nant Bochllwyd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN269. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle Settlement at Nant Bochllwyd?

Hut Circle Settlement at Nant Bochllwyd is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (CN269). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN269.

What period does Hut Circle Settlement at Nant Bochllwyd date from?

Hut Circle Settlement at Nant Bochllwyd 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 Nant Bochllwyd?

Hut Circle Settlement at Nant Bochllwyd 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 CN269.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle Settlement at Nant Bochllwyd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant Ffrancon Anti-invasion Defences (1.2 km), The Holyhead Road: the Ogwen Pass (1.3 km), Huts and Enclosures SE of Glan Llugwy (3.4 km).

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