Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle Settlement North of Cwm Dyli Power Station
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle Settlement North of Cwm Dyli Power Station

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN289
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 North of Cwm Dyli Power Station is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. The site represents evidence of Bronze Age occupation in the upland regions of North Wales, reflecting patterns of pastoral and domestic activity during the later prehistoric period. The settlement consists of the characteristic circular or oval foundations typical of Iron Age and Bronze Age dwellings, though the exact dating and number of structural phases remain subjects of archaeological assessment. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site preserves important evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns in the Snowdonian uplands.

Hut Circle Settlement North of Cwm Dyli Power Station is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN289. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle Settlement North of Cwm Dyli Power Station?

Hut Circle Settlement North of Cwm Dyli Power Station is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN289.

What period does Hut Circle Settlement North of Cwm Dyli Power Station date from?

Hut Circle Settlement North of Cwm Dyli Power Station 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 North of Cwm Dyli Power Station?

Hut Circle Settlement North of Cwm Dyli Power Station 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 CN289.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle Settlement North of Cwm Dyli Power Station?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle Settlement in Cwm Gelli Iago (North) (6.6 km), Dinas Emrys Camp (6.7 km), Hut Circle Settlement in Cwm Gelli Iago (West) (6.9 km).

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