Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle Settlement in Cwm Ffridlas
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle Settlement in Cwm Ffridlas

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN214
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 in Cwm Ffridlas is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of early pastoral and domestic occupation in the upland regions of north Wales. The settlement consists of the remains of circular or sub-circular stone-built structures characteristic of Bronze Age domestic architecture in Wales, which would have served as dwellings for small family groups or extended communities. The preservation of these hut circles provides important archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns, land use, and domestic life during the prehistoric period in the Conwy area.

Hut Circle Settlement in Cwm Ffridlas is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle Settlement in Cwm Ffridlas?

Hut Circle Settlement in Cwm Ffridlas is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN214.

What period does Hut Circle Settlement in Cwm Ffridlas date from?

Hut Circle Settlement in Cwm Ffridlas 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 in Cwm Ffridlas?

Hut Circle Settlement in Cwm Ffridlas 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 CN214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle Settlement in Cwm Ffridlas?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd Dafydd, cairn to SW of (5.8 km), Carnedd Fach cairn (6 km), The Holyhead Road: the Ogwen Pass (7.6 km).

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