Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle Settlement at Pen-y-Caerau
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle Settlement at Pen-y-Caerau

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN271
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle Settlement at Pen-y-Caerau is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of settlement typical of upland areas in Wales during this period, when dispersed domestic occupation was common across the landscape. The hut circles survive as circular or sub-circular earthworks, with the characteristic shallow depressions and banks that mark the remains of prehistoric roundhouses. This settlement form demonstrates the domestic and agricultural practices of Bronze Age communities in north Wales and contributes to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns in the region.

Hut Circle Settlement at Pen-y-Caerau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN271. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle Settlement at Pen-y-Caerau?

Hut Circle Settlement at Pen-y-Caerau is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN271.

What period does Hut Circle Settlement at Pen-y-Caerau date from?

Hut Circle Settlement at Pen-y-Caerau dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a unenclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Circle Settlement at Pen-y-Caerau?

Hut Circle Settlement at Pen-y-Caerau 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 CN271.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle Settlement at Pen-y-Caerau?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed Hut Group South of Penbodlas (0.9 km), Garn Saethon Defended Settlement (1 km), Hut Circle at Cae-Cerig-Isaf (4.1 km).

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